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GU12 VSL

2012 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 42,748 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 42,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 38,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,383 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 29,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,814 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 18,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top bush also worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top bush worn also (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil sump deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2020 18,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top bush also worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top bush worn also (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil sump deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2019 14,226 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

sump corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 14,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 10,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 6,223 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 3,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 2,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 2,622 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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GU12 VSL is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 VSL, 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 GU12 VSL registered?

GU12 VSL is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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