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VK09 UVM

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 108,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides slight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Body wing slight corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,243 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Beam axle heavy corrosion

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,897 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,361 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 79,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear seat belts not checked no rear seats present

Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear seat belts not checked no rear seats present

Pass 6 May 2019 63,577 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both sides ()

Fail 4 May 2019 63,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both sides ()

Pass 18 May 2018 59,442 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge & perrishing

engine sump damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 May 2018 59,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML illuminated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge & perrishing

engine sump damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2017 55,373 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 May 2017 55,373 miles

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 May 2016 49,164 miles

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge.

Fail 20 May 2016 49,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge.

Pass 27 May 2015 45,352 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 45,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 36,614 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 36,608 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 28,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F Tyre worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 May 2012 20,565 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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 UVM is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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