2011 Citroen Nemo 1.2L Diesel · BT60 XCD

The vehicle shows a deteriorating maintenance trend regarding its mechanical and suspension components toward the final recorded test. While the most recent MOT in September 2022 at 122,152 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just three days prior. This failure highlighted critical issues including an excessive oil leak, worn brake pads, and an inoperative engine malfunction light. The persistence of these faults suggests a reactive approach to maintenance where repairs are only addressed when necessary to pass the annual test rather than through proactive preventative care. At 122,152 miles over 15 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity urban usage. However, there is a significant gap in records between the March 2021 test at 113,458 miles and the September 2022 test, where nearly 9,000 miles were covered. This interval suggests the vehicle may have experienced longer periods of standing, which often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and the manifestation of fluid leaks seen in the history. A buyer must scrutinise the front end in person, as the suspension arm ball joints and shock absorbers have appeared as recurring advisories between 2020 and 2022. The light misting on the shock absorbers in 2020 indicates a slow seal failure that has likely progressed since then. Furthermore, the transition from a minor oil leak in 2020 to an excessive leak that caused a failure in 2022 indicates a worsening engine condition that requires a thorough inspection of the head gasket and sump seals. The braking system and engine mounts also require verification to ensure the previous failures were properly rectified with high-quality parts.