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SJ09 FBD

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

321,581 mi
Last recorded321,581 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 321,581 miles

front number plate poor

turbo heatsheild loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 304,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate poor

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

turbo heatshield loose

Fail 24 Feb 2022 304,826 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate poor

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

turbo heatshield loose

Pass 22 Feb 2021 293,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

turbo heat shield missing

Fail 22 Feb 2021 293,912 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

turbo heat shield missing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 288,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

turbo heat shield missing

Fail 2 Mar 2020 288,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

turbo heat shield missing

Pass 25 Feb 2019 267,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 245,749 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 245,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 235,842 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 235,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke too high (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both no image bulbs insecure and clips missing so unable to re fit (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 223,538 miles

clutch coroded

knocking from front suspension when moving steering, possible top strut bearing noise

oil leak from gearbox

possible slight leak from steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2016 223,538 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective pump belt not running on pulley correctly (2.3.6)

clutch coroded

knocking from front suspension when moving steering, possible top strut bearing noise

oil leak from gearbox

possible slight leak from steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2015 211,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak gearbox

Fail 5 Mar 2015 211,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak gearbox

Pass 6 Mar 2014 198,531 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 198,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2013 178,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 157,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 157,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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SJ09 FBD is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SJ09 FBD, 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 SJ09 FBD registered?

SJ09 FBD is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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