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DA12 XXB

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,697 mi
Last recorded125,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,697 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 125,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,475 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))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 119,475 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,984 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 109,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,641 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 99,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,642 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,642 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 87,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 85,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,838 miles

bonnet secondary / safety catch stiff

fuel cap was not securely fastened prior to test now correctly secured

Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet secondary / safety catch stiff

fuel cap was not securely fastened prior to test now correctly secured

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,463 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 69,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear door won`t open from the outside - goods vehicle

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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DA12 XXB is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc 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 DA12 XXB, 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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What year was DA12 XXB registered?

DA12 XXB is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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