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SL09 XAP

2009 Citroen Nemo

Beige Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,659 mi
Last recorded77,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,767 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 73,767 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,354 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Fail 12 Sep 2022 66,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,492 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,490 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 60,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,844 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 56,769 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush deteriorated [ excessive movement] (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded leaking fluid (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush deteriorated [excessive movement] (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,637 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 36,594 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tailgate is dented on n/s

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,628 miles

tailgate door is dented

Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailgate door is dented

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,969 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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SL09 XAP is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Beige with a 1,396cc 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 SL09 XAP, 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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SL09 XAP is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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