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LG59 YNS

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

279,268 mi
Last recorded279,268 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 YNS
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 279,268 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 279,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on dash . (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 269,373 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 267,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 260,271 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Indicator switch

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 260,145 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Indicator switch

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 252,944 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 251,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 240,696 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 240,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 226,045 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 221,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 217,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 212,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 166,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch anti slip rubber missing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 166,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

clutch anti slip rubber missing

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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LG59 YNS is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG59 YNS, 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 LG59 YNS registered?

LG59 YNS is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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