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VN58 GUG

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,669 mi
Last recorded155,669 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 155,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 155,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components rusted

Fail 6 Dec 2023 145,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 136,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,635 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 115,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 97,071 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 97,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 87,140 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 86,556 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator wire broken

Bonnet release handle missing

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Front Wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,027 miles

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

bonnet pull broken

o/s/f tyre worn hard inner edge

oil low

Fail 8 Dec 2018 76,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

bonnet pull broken

o/s/f tyre worn hard inner edge

oil low

Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,345 miles

both front strut top mounts noisey

nsr shocker bushes weak

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,611 miles

Front Upper top mounts noisy rough

Nearside Front wearing edges

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,470 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal minimum

Offside number plate light dim

Various small stone chips across front screen

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,331 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 39,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,662 miles

20mm stone chip in nearside of front screen

Offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,817 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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VN58 GUG is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VN58 GUG, 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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VN58 GUG is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 23 November 2008.

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