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HN59 VNR

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,101 mi
Last recorded103,101 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 VNR
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,101 miles

front wing rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroison

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,618 miles

oil leek around engine

Fail 20 Dec 2022 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm brocken (3.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured suspension arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured this vehicle should not be driven (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

oil leek around engine

Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm worn

Fail 14 Dec 2021 94,720 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leek

Front water pipe corroded to excess

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm worn

Offside Front Top steering bearing tight on turning steering

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,143 miles

power steering pipes corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,743 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 88,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front coil springs corroded

oil leak around sump

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,184 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,184 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,349 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 72,347 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,539 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 65,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear screw nail in tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,541 miles

Centre Front Lower coolant pipe corroded at landing panel

Nearside Rear tyre outer and inne tyre wall slighty cracking

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,212 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not deep enough to expose ply

slight resistance felt rotating both front wheels by hand

Fail 29 Oct 2014 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not deep enough to expose ply

slight resistance felt rotating both front wheels by hand

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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HN59 VNR is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HN59 VNR, 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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HN59 VNR is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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