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PL08 BRF

2008 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,429 mi
Last recorded64,429 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 BRF
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 64,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 62,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 58,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front wing corroded

top hat bearings tight on turns

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,659 miles

Central Front heat shield is insecure

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,282 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 38,693 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,082 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 34,081 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 28,828 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 23,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,987 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 20,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,777 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,011 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Nemo?

Based on 279,608 MOT tests across 21,949 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,728
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
21,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,767
coil spring broken 4,011
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,587
Registration plate lamp not working 3,207
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,035
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PL08 BRF is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 93,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Nemo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Nemo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Nemo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL08 BRF is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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