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SM09 WRN

2009 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,080 mi
Last recorded129,080 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 WRN
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 129,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 128,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 128,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 126,322 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR FLOOR, CHASSIS AND REAR AXLE

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,322 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR FLOOR, CHASSIS AND REAR AXLE

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.37MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.33MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion appearing to lower arms and rear suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,629 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount bearing worn and causing tension when turning

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 112,377 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 112,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 103,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,910 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,498 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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SM09 WRN is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM09 WRN, 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 SM09 WRN registered?

SM09 WRN is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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