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BT12 JWA

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 JWA
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 133,043 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Jan 2026 133,042 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 120,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

steering stiff

water leak

Front wipers when operated dont stop unless ignition turned off could possibly be a distraction

Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,589 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but secure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

mud covered over components

Fail 23 Mar 2022 120,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades will not clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing but secure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

mud covered over components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,980 miles

Front slightly out of balance

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

Rear slightly out of balance and sqeaking when driving

engine has a misfire

small amount of fumes coming into front seat area

water leaking from engine

Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

small amount of fumes coming into front seat area

water leaking from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2019 119,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,744 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,908 miles

covered in mud underneath

Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror damaged

covered in mud underneath

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 88,477 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 26,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,360 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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BT12 JWA is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT12 JWA, 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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BT12 JWA is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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