Citroen Nemo (2008)

1,254 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.1% first-time pass rate

2008 Citroen Nemo

CarHunch analysed 1,254 real MOT records for the 2008 Citroen Nemo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 9.9% below UK average
70.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
95,732
typical mileage
72,156–122,609 middle half
48.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.79
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2008 Citroen Nemo

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 48.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (95%) 1,192 70.1% 4.78
Petrol (5%) 61 70.5% 4.9
LPG (0%) 1 58.3% 5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Citroen Nemo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

72,156
low mileage
95,732
typical
122,609
high mileage

Half of all 2008 Citroen Nemo vehicles fall between 72,156 and 122,609 miles.

2008 Citroen Nemo — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 372 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (33% of peak).

1,123 372 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

15.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.79
Avg failures per vehicle
22
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Citroen Nemo

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 72.7%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 54.7%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 54.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 53.8%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 51.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 30.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 30.4%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 30.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Citroen Nemo:

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018