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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN NEMOs year 2008

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mot history
Pass percent:58.98%
(The average a petrol CITROEN NEMO year 2008 passes without issue)
Based on:607 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues55
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|14
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|11
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|9
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Registration plate issues4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Steering lock fails to engage |2.1.4b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))2
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Body component insecure Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION BROKEN.. |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi |7.1.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ignition |1.9.2a|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower full sill holed |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed x 2 |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed next to shocker bolt |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Emissions not tested emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint split |7.1.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Power steering component leaking steering rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |4.2.2 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe broken |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken |7.1.1|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play handbrake lever is loose (1.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch is excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush |2.7.4|1
Emissions not tested management light on, in limp mode |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Upper bearing |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Upper bearing |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Central Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Electrical wiring insecure under sump |1.9.2a|1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working 501 bulb |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment side to side movement (1.1.15 (f))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Emissions not tested engine missfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working both side |1.1.A.3b|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Power steering component leaking Pressure switch |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Mounting Bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Mounting Bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure LPG Fuel Tank Valve Union Excessively Corroded. |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Emissions not tested due to power steering leak |7.3.A.1|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function o/s and n/s |5.3.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen has damage1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.3.1 |b| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Battery leaking electrolyte |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located seized top mounting causing spring to move |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights need polishing (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill needs welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working only come on with headlamp but not individually (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working as above (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component has an unsafe modification off side front strut top bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot suspension top mounting. |2.7.4|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint blowing |7.1.2|1

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