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SL16 OBO

2016 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Nemo65,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 OBO
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/65 r15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 185/65 r15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR coated in protective covering but slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 61,001 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR coated in protective covering but slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,539 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 32,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 20,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 20,750 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,758 miles

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

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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SL16 OBO is a 2016 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,123 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 SL16 OBO, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL16 OBO registered?

SL16 OBO is a 2016 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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