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SY59 LGE

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,655 mi
Last recorded72,655 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LGE
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 72,655 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wings both sides by suspension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor pan corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025 72,655 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wings both sides by suspension leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,602 miles

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

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

all underside & components very corroded

bonnet opening handle worn & very stiff to operate

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,710 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced steering arms,hubs, brake components and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub cap broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis,axle and brake system (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp lens misting

petrol flap incomplete

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides inner wings & suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,411 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2017 37,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded Pressure pipe from pump to rack at offside inner wheel arch (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pressure pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Squeak from nearside rear brake

Pass 5 May 2016 26,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,338 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 25,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,643 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,284 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 19,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

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

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,082 miles

Nearside front strut top bearing sticky.

Nearside front wiper blade splitting.

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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SY59 LGE is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY59 LGE, 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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SY59 LGE is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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