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HN12 ZBW

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZBW
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,765 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount rough (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 100,815 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded away/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,958 miles

front exhaust rubber mounting beginning to split

Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,949 miles

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

front exhaust rubber mounting beginning to split

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,323 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 84,831 miles

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

n/s number plate light not working

slight play to o/s/f link end

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,626 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,488 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,986 miles

both front tyres treads getting low

engine noisy

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

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

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

both front tyres treads getting low

engine noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,460 miles

Aux drive belt has some damage on its edge

OIL level light flashing ( add 1.5 lts of engine oil fault still there )

heat shield touching exhaust ( repositioned )

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,460 miles

Aux drive belt has some damage on its edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OIL level light flashing ( add 1.5 lts of engine oil fault still there )

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shield touching exhaust ( repositioned )

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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HN12 ZBW is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN12 ZBW, 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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HN12 ZBW is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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