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KU59 ELV

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,768 mi
Last recorded124,768 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 124,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi not located onto suspension leg

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 124,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi not located onto suspension leg

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front slow to retract

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stops failed

Fail 18 Nov 2024 121,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear bump stops failed

Pass 13 Dec 2023 115,587 miles

BOTH rear bump stops perished

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 13 Dec 2023 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

BOTH rear bump stops perished

Coolant level below minimum

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH mounts worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 14 Dec 2022 109,140 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 109,134 miles

Emissions not tested high oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps pattern deteriorated to excess (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,041 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,041 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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))

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,921 miles

Nearside Front noise from upper mount

Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front noise from upper mount

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,625 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 80,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,650 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 73,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located causing serve resistance from upper mount (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,778 miles

Offside Front noise from upper suspension mount

Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front noise from upper suspension mount

Pass 30 Nov 2015 55,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracks on side walls

Fail 30 Nov 2015 55,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres cracks on side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,202 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 36,202 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,970 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,968 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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KU59 ELV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KU59 ELV, 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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KU59 ELV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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