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CA59 HMU

2009 Citroen Nemo

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,309 mi
Last recorded91,309 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HMU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion to both outer sills

handbrake travel becoming long

surface corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

corrosion to both outer sills

handbrake travel becoming long

surface corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 85,577 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,060 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 75,060 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,362 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 70,358 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,250 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,276 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,996 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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CA59 HMU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA59 HMU, 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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CA59 HMU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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