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BG59 BHJ

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,501 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 88,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 81,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering arm boot unsecure

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,167 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,167 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,012 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower area of windscreen .(Not in swept area.) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter rubber deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s + n/s rear upper bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,657 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front wiper blades judder

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake wear wire has been cut

Offside rear tyre 8 years old and nearside rear tyer 5 years old

Offside windscreen slightly scratched

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and hose

Wheel trims fitted no allowing full inspection of brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Front wiper blades judder

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake wear wire has been cut

Offside rear tyre 8 years old and nearside rear tyer 5 years old

Offside windscreen slightly scratched

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and hose

Wheel trims fitted no allowing full inspection of brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,986 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,031 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,031 miles

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)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,203 miles

Offside Front windscreen is lightly scratched

advise front steering knotchy from lock to lock

Fail 23 Oct 2015 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high advise h/lamp adjuster reset to zero to recheck h/lamp aim (1.8)

Offside Front windscreen is lightly scratched

advise front steering knotchy from lock to lock

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,228 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracked 185/65/15

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracked 185/65/15

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BG59 BHJ is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG59 BHJ, 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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BG59 BHJ is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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