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GY59 OVB

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 117,654 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,003 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Effecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,798 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 97,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,850 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 8 Aug 2016 92,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 82,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 55,813 miles

has a seat fitted to rear with a lap belt full inspection of seat security not possible

Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,355 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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GY59 OVB is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY59 OVB, 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 GY59 OVB registered?

GY59 OVB is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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