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VN59 HVS

2009 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,307 mi
Last recorded212,307 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 HVS
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 212,307 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 212,307 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 197,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 197,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 189,673 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 189,673 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 186,606 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 186,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 185,076 miles

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

Oil below min ---- topped up

Fail 30 Oct 2018 185,070 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil below min ---- topped up

Pass 14 Nov 2017 167,515 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 145,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,717 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,730 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 105,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,786 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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VN59 HVS is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN59 HVS, 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 VN59 HVS registered?

VN59 HVS is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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