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YE09 RKO

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,814 mi
Last recorded183,814 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 RKO
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 183,814 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack left lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 175,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 167,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,185 miles

Both Front Top mounts worn creaking lock to lock, not excessive

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Outrigger body area close to suspension mount corroded but not excessive

Nearside Sill damaged

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper centre, disconnected, benefit of doubt given (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper mark centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 156,183 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 2008 onwards (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values average over 6 attempts 1.75 Limit plate is 1.50. Injection light flashing, blue, smoke engine wants attention to emissions control (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Front brakes want attention (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear Drum brake Both, also Very noisy (1.2.1 (e))

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

Bonnet release cable lever worn

Both Front Top mounts worn creaking lock to lock, not excessive

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Outrigger body area close to suspension mount corroded but not excessive

Nearside Sill damaged

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside Front and Both Rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper mark centre screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 153,445 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged!

Fail 23 Oct 2020 153,445 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged!

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 147,434 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 139,867 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 139,867 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,163 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 127,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 127,241 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,139 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 119,138 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,588 miles

headlight level switch set at 3

unable to open nearside side loading door.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 107,588 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

headlight level switch set at 3

unable to open nearside side loading door.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,301 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fog light switch works sporadicly.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fog light switch works sporadicly.

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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YE09 RKO is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YE09 RKO, 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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YE09 RKO is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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