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GY12 ZXK

2012 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ZXK
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 105,037 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 105,037 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,177 miles

Brake fluid still visible around nearside of the vehicle but no leaks detected at time of test

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stone chip damage to front windscreen

Fail 17 May 2024 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip damage to front windscreen

Pass 13 May 2023 97,956 miles

Chip in nearside of windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension strut mount bearings rough in operation

Offside Front Suspension strut mount bearings rough in operation

Pass 9 May 2022 92,876 miles

Chip in Nearside of Windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 91,457 miles

Deterioration of Rear Mounting on Exhaust System

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Small chip in Windscreen within swept area

Wear on inner edge of tread on Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 19 May 2020 89,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wear on inner edge of tread on Offside Front Tyre

Fail 19 May 2020 89,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

wear on inner edge of tread on Offside Front Tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2020 89,006 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass badly damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,700 miles

chip within Swept Area of Windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2019 84,700 miles

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

chip within Swept Area of Windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,699 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,609 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 65,546 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough O/S strut-top bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jul 2015 56,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning illuminated

rear tyres perished

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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GY12 ZXK is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY12 ZXK, 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 GY12 ZXK registered?

GY12 ZXK is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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