2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

470 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 470 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.7%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    29 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.8%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.2%
  2. Suspension37.7%
  3. Body & chassis19.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)16.2%
  5. Tyres10.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  7. Brakes10.0%
  8. Steering6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2008 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 470 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Citroen Nemo?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).