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SV59 BYH

2009 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,635 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 114,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear chassis legs at rear of floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,653 miles

exhaust flex joint deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,756 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 94,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,093 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,076 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 71,373 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 57,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,394 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 48,394 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,193 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 41,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,771 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,875 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

nearside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge(2mm)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 28,872 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

nearside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge(2mm)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,461 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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SV59 BYH is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV59 BYH, 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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SV59 BYH is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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