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MJ12 VBC

2012 Citroen Nemo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,865 mi
Last recorded89,865 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VBC
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,865 miles

Front strut top mounts worn

Fail 4 Aug 2026 89,861 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front strut top mounts worn

Pass 30 Jul 2025 83,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,266 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,619 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 61,430 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible has damage as water has got into plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 54,600 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested engine rattling, oil pressure lamp flashing, eml lit (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 47,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Starting to deteriorate (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 38,125 miles

Coolant leak appears to be water pump.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 38,125 miles

Coolant leak appears to be water pump.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 30,273 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 29 May 2018 30,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads appear low

Pass 4 May 2017 24,324 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 24,324 miles

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

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 19 May 2016 20,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,129 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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MJ12 VBC is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Grey with a 1,248cc 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 MJ12 VBC, 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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MJ12 VBC is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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