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MK59 OSL

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,599 mi
Last recorded122,599 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 OSL
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,599 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 122,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 120,159 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 116,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 116,831 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,955 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,775 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

coolant on minimum level

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 72,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall poor

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,444 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,415 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,410 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,022 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,632 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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MK59 OSL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK59 OSL, 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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MK59 OSL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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