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GY59 RKV

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,877 mi
Last recorded110,877 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 110,877 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty low (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 109,323 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear tyres starting to wear low

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion or covored in underseal

Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,758 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,749 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,420 miles

Spare tyre defective cracked & flat ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cracked & flat ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,679 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front strut mounting bearings rough when turning

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly worn

2 rear tyres perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 74,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment bearing worn and stiff to turn (2.5.A.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2 rear (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing slightly worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,050 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,570 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 50,420 miles

2L engine oil added

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,420 miles

2L engine oil added

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,693 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 RKV 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 54.5%.

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 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 GY59 RKV, 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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GY59 RKV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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