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BG58 TWJ

2008 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,490 mi
Last recorded178,490 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Nemo93,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 TWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 178,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 178,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f strut top mount noisy / jumping

Fail 28 Oct 2022 151,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f strut top mount noisy / jumping

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 144,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,619 miles

Bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wiper arm slight play but secure

Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wiper arm slight play but secure

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,427 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,865 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 116,865 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,907 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 107,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,318 miles

coolant leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,140 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,941 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,941 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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BG58 TWJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc 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 BG58 TWJ, 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 BG58 TWJ registered?

BG58 TWJ is a 2008 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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