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YA08 OAP

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,299 mi
Last recorded219,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 219,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 216,680 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 216,680 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021
Fail 26 Jul 2021

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,533 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 101,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,957 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,759 miles

eml on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,471 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,136 miles

screen chiped advise disks front

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,674 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 53,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,077 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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YA08 OAP is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA08 OAP, 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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YA08 OAP is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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