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YH09 XSO

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XSO
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,491 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 101,467 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 100,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 100,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 87,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting noisy in operation

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2022 80,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting noisy in operation

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 13 Apr 2021 70,560 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 70,560 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 58,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,145 miles

engine noisy

Fail 4 Jun 2019 55,145 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine noisy

Pass 29 May 2018 46,751 miles

Nearside Rear shoker bush worn

injector seals leaking

Fail 29 May 2018 46,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shoker bush worn

injector seals leaking

Pass 30 May 2017 40,434 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 40,433 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay damaged

rear brakes grabbing

Fail 25 May 2016 35,746 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay damaged

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,827 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 31,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 27,905 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 27,905 miles

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

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

offside front strut top rough in rotation during lock to lock check

Pass 24 May 2013 19,948 miles

slight judder when turning steering - trut top bearing ?

Fail 24 May 2013 19,948 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight judder when turning steering - trut top bearing ?

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,063 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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YH09 XSO is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 YH09 XSO, 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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YH09 XSO is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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