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VA59 BYG

2010 Citroen Nemo

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,656 mi
Last recorded174,656 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Nemo81,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 174,656 miles

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

offside door mirror attachment damaged but has temporary repair

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Aug 2025 165,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 242,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 242,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 139,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 139,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe slightly corroded.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 130,447 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 130,442 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

both macpherson strut top bearings slightly rough when carrying out lock to lock check

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,434 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,608 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,693 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,283 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,797 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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VA59 BYG is a 2010 Citroen Nemo in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 81,688 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 VA59 BYG, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Nemo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA59 BYG is a 2010 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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