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GL59 CVB

2009 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,950 mi
Last recorded110,950 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 CVB
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 110,950 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 110,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 108,151 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 108,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,243 miles

Offside Front tyre tread inside edge worn

Fail 24 Aug 2023 105,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front reg plate deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread inside edge worn

front discs worn and corroded not considered excessive

minor engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,395 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 85,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,219 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front mirror back case missing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT ROUGH WHEN ROTATED. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,213 miles

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,213 miles

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

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

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

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

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,782 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM TREAD CRACKING AND PERISHING 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 MM TREAD CRACKING AND PERISHING 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKER TOP BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT PERISH (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 MM TREAD CRACKING AND PERISHING 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 MM TREAD CRACKING AND PERISHING 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKER TOP BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT PERISH (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,157 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)

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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GL59 CVB is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 GL59 CVB, 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 GL59 CVB registered?

GL59 CVB is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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