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VK59 RVV

2009 Citroen Nemo

Beige Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 RVV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

fuel over fuel tank but not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,211 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

offside front wishbone corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 111,817 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 111,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,175 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 108,171 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,907 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,858 miles

front springs clunking on lock to lock

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,135 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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VK59 RVV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Beige with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK59 RVV, 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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VK59 RVV is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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