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SM12 CVU

2012 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,414 mi
Last recorded100,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CVU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,414 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 100,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r badly worn keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil warning light flashing

Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Badly deteriorated advise replacing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 66,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Badly deteriorated advise replacing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gear selector cables becoming deteriorated.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 55,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gear selector cables becoming deteriorated.

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 26,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake Pads Look To Be Worn Quite Low, But Unable TO Fully Assess Without Dismantling.

Offside Front Inner Brake Pads Look To Be Worn Quite Low, But Unable TO Fully Assess Without Dismantling.

Fail 28 May 2016 26,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake Pads Look To Be Worn Quite Low, But Unable TO Fully Assess Without Dismantling.

Offside Front Inner Brake Pads Look To Be Worn Quite Low, But Unable TO Fully Assess Without Dismantling.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,848 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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SM12 CVU is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM12 CVU, 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 SM12 CVU registered?

SM12 CVU is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is SM12 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 CVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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