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DE12 HCJ

2012 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,185 mi
Last recorded57,185 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 HCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 54,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 47,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 43,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,336 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 39,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,037 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 36,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 31,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 26,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,712 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 17,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 12,579 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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DE12 HCJ is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 HCJ, 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 DE12 HCJ registered?

DE12 HCJ is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 HCJ safe to buy?

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