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YR59 OVB

2009 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Nemo76,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,660 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 111,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, Nexen 185/65/15 88H 29/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 20/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, Nexen 185/65/15 88H 29/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 20/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,283 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 89,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative weak damping (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative weak damping (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,294 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 78,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,773 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre roof bar not secure

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,263 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 51,257 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery bolt loose but still secure

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,743 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 30,743 miles

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

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

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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YR59 OVB is a 2009 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YR59 OVB, 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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YR59 OVB is a 2009 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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