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PN59 VOU

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,470 mi
Last recorded159,470 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VOU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 159,470 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 152,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Jan 2025 152,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inside edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,556 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,759 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 114,376 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 114,376 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,805 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 103,809 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,729 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 91,722 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail top mounting and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,731 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,585 miles

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2017 63,585 miles

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

no rear seats fitted in vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,510 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,341 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 30,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,059 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light Showing On Dash

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,926 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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PN59 VOU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PN59 VOU, 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 PN59 VOU registered?

PN59 VOU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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