2008 Citroën Nemo · 1,965 MOT tests
2008 Citroën Nemo reliability
2008 Citroën Nemos fail 49.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Nemo years (1,965 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Nemos: 41.5%)
- 49.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Nemos: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 130,242
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,965
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 13.9% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Citroën Nemo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.6%
- Lights and electrics24.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.6%
- Tyres11.1%
- Brakes9.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.72%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.63%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.12%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.87%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.92%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.13%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.23%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Citroën Nemo reliable?
2008 Citroën Nemos fail 49.9% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Nemo years (1,965 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Citroën Nemo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.72% of tests), position lamp not working (5.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (5.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Citroën Nemo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Citroën Nemo shows 130,242 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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