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DU12 OTH

2012 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,219 mi
Last recorded115,219 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 115,219 miles

Main xhaust deteriorating outer casing

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

spare wheel missing

xhaust tail pipe clamp missing

Fail 19 Mar 2026 115,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Clutch pedal anti - slip missing

Engine pulley noise

Xhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2025 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre xhaust slight deteriorating

clutch pedal anti - slip missing

Fail 18 Mar 2025 112,869 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

centre xhaust slight deteriorating

clutch pedal anti - slip missing

n/s/f tyre damage outer wall

Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,685 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/F UPPER STRUT MOUNT / BEARINGS GRAUNCHY / DETERIORATING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 110,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH N/S & O/S/F UPPER STRUT MOUNT / BEARINGS GRAUNCHY / DETERIORATING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,014 miles

both upper strut mount / bearings slight deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 102,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,612 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 91,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 74,058 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 74,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,394 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 48,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DU12 OTH is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU12 OTH, 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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DU12 OTH is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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