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BD09 ZZL

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,865 mi
Last recorded143,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ZZL
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 143,865 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 143,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively faded causing beam image to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively faded causing beam image to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 136,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 130,087 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn, just acceptable

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear, interacting with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 123,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 123,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,889 miles

Engine coolant pipe is heavily corroded and has slight seepage of coolant

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 118,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough Top strut mount bearing is worn (2.1.1 (a))

Body panel likely to become detached Middle exhaust heat shield is insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bold in its inner tread 185.65.15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bold in its inner tread 185.65.15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant pipe is heavily corroded and has slight seepage of coolant

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,999 miles

Engine coolant pipe is heavily corroded and has slight seepage of coolant

Exhaust heat shield is starting to become insecure

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on its inner tread 185.65.15H

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on its inner tread 185.65.15H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine coolant pipe is heavily corroded and has slight seepage of coolant

Exhaust heat shield is starting to become insecure

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear on its inner tread 185.65.15H

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on its inner tread 185.65.15H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 110,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 110,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,453 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 79,432 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,407 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 58,740 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 50,515 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 50,515 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,845 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,664 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Nemo?

Based on 279,608 MOT tests across 21,949 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,728
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
21,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,767
coil spring broken 4,011
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,587
Registration plate lamp not working 3,207
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,035
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BD09 ZZL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 76,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Nemo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,767 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD09 ZZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Nemo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Nemo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD09 ZZL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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