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RV12 BZU

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,272 mi
Last recorded198,272 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 BZU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 198,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Oct 2023 189,348 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 181,884 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 181,884 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 179,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 171,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil light flashing

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 16 Jan 2020 151,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top mount noisey

Oil light flashing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 135,098 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 135,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,954 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,621 miles

rear brakes noisy on test

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,291 miles

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre treads worn smooth on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,291 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre treads worn smooth on inner edge

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2015 57,267 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil light light flashing on dash

tracking required both tyres wearing unevenly

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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RV12 BZU is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV12 BZU, 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 RV12 BZU registered?

RV12 BZU is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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