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VK09 OVF

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OVF
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,575 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all underside has been under sealed

Fail 30 Oct 2025 121,286 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery u/s + Clutch worn + N/s output seal leaking + Exhaust shields loose + Nail in n/s/f tyre

Front Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH (5.2.3 (l))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH Track rod joints have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 111,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 100,947 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Eqiupment malfunction (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn especially on inner faces of (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top bearing slightly rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,512 miles

Nearside Front FOGLAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front FOGLAMP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 55,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 37,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2014 32,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 25,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2012 19,970 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 19,848 miles

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

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 OVF is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK09 OVF, 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 VK09 OVF registered?

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

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