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SM12 FTU

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,199 mi
Last recorded135,199 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 FTU
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,199 miles

advice on further look at engine management light after re set

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles and underside all over

Fail 25 Nov 2021 135,199 miles

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

advice on further look at engine management light after re set

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles and underside all over

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,081 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,081 miles

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

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

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

Pass 28 May 2019 121,008 miles

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 28 May 2018 111,864 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2018 111,864 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative strut bearing (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 101,478 miles

Front wipers

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil light flashing

Fail 20 May 2017 101,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wipers

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil light flashing

Pass 23 May 2016 87,954 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 69,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 May 2015 69,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 FTU is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FTU, 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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SM12 FTU is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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