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YD09 NZM

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,870 mi
Last recorded187,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 NZM
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 187,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle overheated during test

Fail 19 Jul 2025 187,863 miles

Registration plate inscription missing Cracked plate (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle overheated during test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 176,901 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 176,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 170,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 170,198 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 170,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side Lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 151,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 151,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 149,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 149,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH SIDES (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,005 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 148,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch missing had to use pliers to open bonnet

chips in windscreen

engine has oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,568 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp vehicle has non standard position lamps fitted but all working as per the mot rules from a separate illuminated switch. (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 138,525 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper blade in poor condition but still clears screen ok.

very little clearance on rear bump stops.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,354 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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YD09 NZM is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD09 NZM, 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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YD09 NZM is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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