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SJ59 MPE

2009 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,601 mi
Last recorded130,601 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 MPE
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,601 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 130,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,956 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 120,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,516 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 45,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 40,215 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,626 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,445 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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SJ59 MPE 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 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 SJ59 MPE, 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 SJ59 MPE registered?

SJ59 MPE is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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