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CE09 VEL

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,186 mi
Last recorded60,186 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 58,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 57,255 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 57,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,929 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2021 54,929 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mounting siezed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres uneven wear wearing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,577 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,276 miles

REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING THE FULL INSPECTION OF AN ADULT SEAT BELT

Fail 4 Mar 2017 43,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers deteriorated still clearing screen

Fail 14 Mar 2015 20,146 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers deteriorated still clearing screen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,183 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,227 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,188 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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CE09 VEL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE09 VEL, 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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CE09 VEL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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