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SL09 XBC

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,010 mi
Last recorded66,010 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 66,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 65,794 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))

Fail 10 May 2024 65,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 63,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 60,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,156 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 57,145 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,746 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when steering turned

Fail 4 Mar 2016 34,388 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when steering turned

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 27,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,124 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 13,319 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 13,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 XBC is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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