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OV59 GWU

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,975 mi
Last recorded143,975 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 GWU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 143,975 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 143,975 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 143,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 141,878 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 139,155 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 139,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 136,721 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 136,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,859 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges (treads at 3mm)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,871 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 50,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,009 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,964 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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OV59 GWU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 OV59 GWU, 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 OV59 GWU registered?

OV59 GWU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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