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BD12 XCL

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,297 mi
Last recorded189,297 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XCL
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 189,297 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 185,756 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 185,756 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 177,099 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 177,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 172,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sensor pipe after DPF , coupling fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing stiff / seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing stiff / seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 172,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sensor pipe after DPF , coupling fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing stiff / seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing stiff / seizing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met . Service or repair may be necessary

Pass 8 Jan 2021 162,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 162,049 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 148,031 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 148,031 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replace clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose bolt on seat loose retight (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 129,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 129,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction clear fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,029 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,258 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 91,258 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,441 miles

Alternator very noisey

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Alternator very noisey

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper blade rubbers split

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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BD12 XCL is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel 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 BD12 XCL, 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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BD12 XCL is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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