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YR09 HBL

2009 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,656 mi
Last recorded130,656 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 HBL
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 130,656 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 130,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 130,639 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 129,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 129,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 127,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 127,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 121,701 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,264 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 109,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,512 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 96,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,183 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 82,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,139 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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YR09 HBL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YR09 HBL, 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 YR09 HBL registered?

YR09 HBL is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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