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2189 FN

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,829 mi
Last recorded128,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2189 FN
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,829 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 128,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 98,440 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 98,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,428 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,547 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2015 29,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front pads low

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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2189 FN is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Citroen Nemo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 74,468 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 2189 FN, 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 14 years old, this Citroen Nemo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2189 FN is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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