2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,092 MOT tests in 2024. 55.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time55.1%
Failed or needed repairs44.9%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,092 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    122 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    84 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.6%
  2. Suspension31.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  4. Tyres11.0%
  5. Body & chassis10.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  7. Brakes7.5%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 55.1% of 2009 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,092 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Citroen Nemo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).