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SW58 OAJ

2008 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,837 mi
Last recorded73,837 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 OAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,837 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 73,026 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,223 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 72,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,880 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 67,877 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully check wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 61,183 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,994 miles

signs of fuel around tank

Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,992 miles

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

signs of fuel around tank

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,418 miles

All springs corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,372 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,807 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 44,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,056 miles

nearside front strut top bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 May 2013 31,056 miles

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

nearside front strut top bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,552 miles

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

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

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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SW58 OAJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW58 OAJ, 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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What year was SW58 OAJ registered?

SW58 OAJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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