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FE59 FOU

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,922 mi
Last recorded161,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 FOU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 161,922 miles

both front strut top mounts partially seized

Pass 24 Feb 2025 154,258 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,197 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 144,872 miles

Park brake lever high

Fail 21 Feb 2024 144,754 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Lower Engine mount worn

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever high

Wipers operating slower than normal

Pass 16 Feb 2023 134,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2023 134,304 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,253 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 118,074 miles

both strut top bearings slightly stiff

Fail 25 Feb 2021 118,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both strut top bearings slightly stiff

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,484 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,660 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 103,660 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,517 miles

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,674 miles

Nearside wiper split, still clears the screen adequately

Offside Front Slight play in anti roll bar link

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Feb 2017 96,672 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper split, still clears the screen adequately

Offside Front Slight play in anti roll bar link

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,271 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 16 Feb 2016 93,271 miles

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

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,200 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 19 Feb 2014 85,439 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,826 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,825 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,351 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FE59 FOU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE59 FOU, 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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What year was FE59 FOU registered?

FE59 FOU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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