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MR59 MAY

2009 Citroen Nemo

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR59 MAY
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,964 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

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

exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2025 82,931 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded.

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2024 78,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes worn

outer sills corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 74,722 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,667 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi slight leak

n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2021 65,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi slight leak

n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,362 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 52,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,022 miles

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE COULD BE BETTER

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,082 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,546 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front brake discs badly worn and slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

front brake discs badly worn and slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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MR59 MAY is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol 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 MR59 MAY, 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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MR59 MAY is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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