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R888 SMW

2013 Citroen Nemo

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen Nemo76,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 SMW
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,656 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 99,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,800 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,399 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,860 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,860 miles

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))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 42,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 29,680 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,295 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,185 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 23,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,462 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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R888 SMW is a 2013 Citroen Nemo in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 76,366 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 R888 SMW, 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 13 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R888 SMW registered?

R888 SMW is a 2013 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is R888 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 SMW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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