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FY59 YGF

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,385 mi
Last recorded163,385 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YGF
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 163,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 163,383 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 153,119 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 153,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 144,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,209 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 137,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 129,342 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 129,342 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 121,643 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 121,643 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 109,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 97,370 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 97,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 87,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 82,922 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 82,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 60,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,075 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2012 27,778 miles

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

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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FY59 YGF is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY59 YGF, 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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FY59 YGF is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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