2018 Citroen Nemo 660 Enterprise HDI 1.2L Diesel · JGZ 3382

The Citroën Nemo in question presents a clean MOT history, with both recent tests—September 2022 at 128,409 miles and August 2021 at 98,857 miles—concluding with no advisories or defects. This suggests a stable maintenance trend, at least from a regulatory standpoint, with no evidence of recurring mechanical failures or structural concerns over the past four years. The absence of advisories on critical systems such as brakes, suspension, or emissions indicates that, from a DVSA perspective, the vehicle has met minimum roadworthiness standards without major interventions. However, the lack of intermediate MOT records between these dates means there’s no official verification of its condition since September 2022—a gap of over three years, which is unusually long for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The mileage accumulation is notably aggressive for a vehicle of this vintage, averaging around 16,051 miles per year—a figure well above the UK average for a private car. The jump from 98,857 miles in August 2021 to 128,409 miles by September 2022 implies roughly 29,552 miles covered in just over a year, a pace that would accelerate wear on consumables like tyres, brake pads, and clutch components. The absence of any MOT tests between these dates raises questions about whether the vehicle has been driven extensively without formal checks, particularly given its high mileage. For a diesel model like the HDI, such usage could also mean heavier reliance on the turbocharger and exhaust system, areas where premature failure often emerges in high-mileage diesels. Given the sparse MOT data, a prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear components, particularly the braking system—including disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation—given the elevated mileage. The suspension should be checked for worn bushes, coil spring integrity, and signs of binding or uneven wear, as these are common failure points in vehicles with this level of annual usage. Tyre condition, tread depth, and rotation history are also critical, especially since the last recorded MOT predates the current legal minimum tread requirement of 1.6mm. Additionally, the exhaust system, turbocharger, and intercooler should be examined for leaks or excessive carbon build-up, as these are high-risk areas in diesel engines pushed hard over long periods. The absence of rust advisories in the MOTs doesn’t guarantee structural soundness, so underseal condition and wheel arch corrosion should be verified in person.