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VK09 OVC

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,287 mi
Last recorded190,287 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OVC
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 190,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 184,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 176,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 176,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 170,093 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 170,055 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 163,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 163,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front more so on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty of fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 157,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 155,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror casing damaged

bonnet hinge deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2018 150,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet hinge deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 145,621 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,167 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 145,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 133,276 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 133,276 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 133,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Noise from engine

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 132,717 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,163 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,373 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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VK09 OVC is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK09 OVC, 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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VK09 OVC is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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