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YR09 VGX

2009 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,002 mi
Last recorded49,002 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 49,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 47,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 45,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, tread depth 4.5mm. 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge, tread depth 5.5mm. 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 20 Dec 2023 45,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area, 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine oil shows half level on dipstick.

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, tread depth 4.5mm. 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge, tread depth 5.5mm. 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2022 43,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 35,343 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 35,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,233 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 32,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,301 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,071 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,650 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 24,646 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 20,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres side walls are cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 3 May 2013 17,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,505 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 VGX is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

YR09 VGX is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is YR09 VGX safe to buy?

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