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AK12 XRD

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XRD
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 87,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with bald edge and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 87,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with bald edge and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 82,132 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm with worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion rear suspension components

engine oil level slightly overfilled

Fail 30 Oct 2023 80,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion rear suspension components

engine oil level over filled

Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,388 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,881 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 65,881 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 62,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has slight blow from flexible section

Fail 21 May 2018 62,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust has slight blow from flexible section

Pass 15 May 2017 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 50,159 miles

Lower gearbox mount starting to split

Pass 12 May 2015 36,391 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 36,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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AK12 XRD is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AK12 XRD, 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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AK12 XRD is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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