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YG08 VHN

2008 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,564 mi
Last recorded147,564 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VHN
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 147,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,714 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 110,126 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,375 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,088 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,519 miles

slight roughness both front shocker top mount bearings on load

Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,798 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,791 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 27,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 28 May 2012 20,733 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 20,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front upper shocker bearings slightly rough in operation will need attention

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,925 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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YG08 VHN is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG08 VHN, 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 YG08 VHN registered?

YG08 VHN is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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