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AO12 SOJ

2012 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,837 mi
Last recorded191,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 191,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 174,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 150,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 150,434 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Upper Nearside and offside - top suspension mounts rough to turn on lock to lock

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 127,182 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,565 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished....

slightly damp around power steering pipes, o/s/f.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres starting to perish in tread.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,662 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,798 miles

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 SOJ is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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