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AK12 XRF

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,479 miles

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

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

front suspension corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 3 Mar 2026 84,479 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,088 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,088 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 78,434 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive amount of water in the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slightly excessive hand brake lever travel

Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,994 miles

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

Slightly excessive handbrake lever travel

Fail 10 Dec 2020 123,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Slightly excessive handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,207 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 74,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Floor under handbrake fractured (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 60,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside indicator wont self cancel

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2017 60,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside indicator wont self cancel

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

n/s rear bumper dented

Fail 7 Jun 2016 51,803 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

macpherson strut upper bearing assembly noisy front both sides

n/s rear bumper dented

Pass 29 May 2015 41,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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)

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 XRF 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 55.6%.

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

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