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VN59 URU

2009 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,135 mi
Last recorded155,135 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 URU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,135 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,159 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 144,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 135,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 135,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,744 miles

Nearside Front sill dented but no corroded

Nearside Front wing damage (no sharp edges)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 131,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front sill dented but no corroded

Nearside Front wing damage (no sharp edges)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 128,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,537 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,232 miles

nsf outter cv boot leaking grease

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,232 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nsf outter cv boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,677 miles

Engine covers and Under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,677 miles

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

Engine covers and Under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,388 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 26,119 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 URU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

VN59 URU is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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