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WJ59 EKH

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,457 mi
Last recorded147,457 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 EKH
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,457 miles

Bonnet release lever missing, mechanism still functioning

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge & sidewall torn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides, also squeaking under operation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs & inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 147,456 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet release lever missing, mechanism still functioning

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge & sidewall torn 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides, also squeaking under operation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs & inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 137,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 137,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when fog lamp turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,279 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

slight rust various areas underside vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,279 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

slight rust various areas underside vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,896 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hangers are corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear axle is corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle assembly corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Axle assembly corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand Brake, limited reserve travel when applied

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,461 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides, upper shock bushs torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,761 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,761 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,816 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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WJ59 EKH is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJ59 EKH, 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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WJ59 EKH is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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