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MV59 XXS

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XXS
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,427 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, internal rack wear ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 137,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, internal rack wear ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,545 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise early replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack wear ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 130,545 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise early replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack wear ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,178 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cap deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 120,178 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and dust cap deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,306 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,637 miles

Headlamps faded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,771 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,115 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,267 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,265 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Both (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,563 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,563 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,119 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,119 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MV59 XXS is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MV59 XXS, 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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MV59 XXS is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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