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AO12 APV

2012 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 APV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,447 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 65,192 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 57,993 miles

Emissions unable to be completed injectors blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside front incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,601 miles

signs of wear in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 32,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 20,434 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2016 20,310 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk stuck under seat (5.1.1)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 15,208 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AO12 APV is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 AO12 APV, 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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AO12 APV is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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