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SY10 VRT

2010 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,161 mi
Last recorded117,161 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Nemo81,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 117,161 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

under body corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 117,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts unable to be checked

Fail 16 Jul 2024 116,693 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts unable to be checked

Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,425 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2023 115,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,016 miles

OSR indicator almost white

Rear brakes squeeling

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2022 115,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

OSR indicator almost white

Rear brakes squeeling

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2021 105,214 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 96,282 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 96,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mounting and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mounting and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety gear box seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 147,552 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 147,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 140,596 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge

Both rear tyres are cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2018 140,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres are bald on inner edge

Both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,958 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mounting slightly seized

eml on

Fail 10 Apr 2017 130,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front upper strut mounts seizing

eml on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,452 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 119,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,408 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,164 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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SY10 VRT is a 2010 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 81,688 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 SY10 VRT, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Nemo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY10 VRT is a 2010 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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