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VX58 LWO

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,117 mi
Last recorded172,117 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 172,117 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 172,111 miles

Corrosion on suspension and braking

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 171,767 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 164,644 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 155,979 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 155,979 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 151,168 miles

Auxiliary belt running out of alignment

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,478 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2017 149,478 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 145,850 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 145,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 140,483 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 140,480 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 124,585 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,585 miles

rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 110,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,141 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil low

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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VX58 LWO is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX58 LWO, 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 VX58 LWO registered?

VX58 LWO is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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