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RE59 ZVG

2009 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

207,123 mi
Last recorded207,123 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 207,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 206,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 194,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,809 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 93,808 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear puncture

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,032 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' holder on screen (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,532 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,532 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,399 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 63,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,357 miles

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

Front Steering system excessively rough both top mount (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shock absorbers. (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured.

Rear both tyres perished in tread but not exposing cords.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 63,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN IT

Rear BOTH TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,691 miles

o/s/f Macpherson strut is slightly sticky upper attachment

Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f Macpherson strut is slightly sticky upper attachment

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,140 miles

O/S/F strut top bearing rough/notchy.

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,919 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 23,919 miles

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)

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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RE59 ZVG is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RE59 ZVG, 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 RE59 ZVG registered?

RE59 ZVG is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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