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PL08 DTU

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,524 mi
Last recorded162,524 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,524 miles

both outer sills rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2022 150,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 148,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 148,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2020 132,491 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2019 127,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 118,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 106,649 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 106,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 97,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 97,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,855 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tyres perishing + wearing edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brakes hanging on slightly

front wiperblades deteriorating

spare wheel fitted

stone cuts in rear tyre treads

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brakes hanging on slightly

front wiperblades deteriorating

stone cuts in rear tyre treads

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,092 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,092 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,589 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 DTU is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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