2016 Citroen Nemo 1.2L Diesel · HF66 OVO

A continuous string of clean MOT passes with zero advisories or defect entries across the last four annual tests makes this Citroen Nemo an unusually tidy roadworthiness proposition for its class and age. The 2025-08-01 pass is the most recent confirmation, and there is no recorded deterioration, no recurring component flags, and no structural corrosion advisories anywhere in the timeline. The lone failure on 2022-08-09 is immediately followed by a pass the very next day with no defects recorded, which is consistent with an isolated minor rectification rather than any underlying mechanical or structural concern. In short, the official DVSA record presents a vehicle that has consistently met roadworthiness standards without any flagged wear items requiring monitoring. With 115,156 miles accumulated over roughly ten years of life, this Nemo has covered approximately 11,500 miles per annum, which sits squarely within the expected range for a small light commercial or multi-purpose van of this vintage. There are no unusual gaps in the MOT testing pattern and no extended periods off the road suggesting long stationary lay-ups, which is significant for a vehicle of this type where seized brakes, perished coolant hoses, and degraded interior electrics commonly arise from irregular use. The steady, moderate annual mileage implies a working life of consistent but not punishing accumulation, meaning drivetrain wear should be proportional rather than accelerated, though the higher-mileage end of its peer group still warrants a mechanical inspection focused on consumables. From a buyer perspective, the absence of any flagged advisories means there are no specific weak points in the official record to target, but the mileage and commercial vehicle remit of the Nemo demand attention to areas that commonly wear without yet reaching MOT failure. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as commercial Nemos often work their front end hard. Check for steering vagueness or uneven tyre shoulder wear which can indicate top mount or strut wear, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking which may point to a binding caliper. The braking system, while not flagged, is worth a thorough physical check given the mileage. Inspect the brake discs for a sharp lip on the outer edge and for any visible scoring or rust pitting, as worn discs on a van of this mileage often manifest as pedal judder under heavy braking. Examine the rear brake drums if accessible for wear lip and any signs of oil contamination from a leaking rear wheel cylinder. Under the bonnet, look for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or filter housing, check coolant hoses for perishing, and verify that the clutch bite point is reasonably high without slipping under load, as clutch wear is a known cost on higher-mileage Nemos. Finally, a thorough walkaround for any fresh corrosion around the rear wheel arches, sills, and underbody seams is prudent, even though the MOT history does not yet show any advisories in these locations.