2009 Citroën Nemo · 7,908 MOT tests
2009 Citroën Nemo reliability
2009 Citroën Nemos fail 45% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Nemo years (7,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Nemos: 41.5%)
- 45%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Nemos: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 102,956
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,908
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.1% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Nemo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.6%
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Tyres9.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Brakes6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.96%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.86%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.72%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.95%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.13%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Citroën Nemo reliable?
2009 Citroën Nemos fail 45% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Nemo years (7,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Nemo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.96% of tests), position lamp not working (4.63% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Citroën Nemo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Citroën Nemo shows 102,956 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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