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RJ59 AVV

2009 Citroen Nemo

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 AVV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 139,503 miles

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

Hand brake lever has slight travel

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 139,503 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hand brake lever has slight travel

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 137,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake on limit

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,340 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 122,340 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 114,187 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 114,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,737 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,898 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 98,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 88,566 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Engine oil level light on

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack ,gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 88,566 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Engine oil level light on

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack ,gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,717 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,489 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 68,489 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,401 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,401 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,166 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 34,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,853 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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RJ59 AVV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RJ59 AVV, 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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RJ59 AVV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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