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SM12 NCN

2012 Citroen Nemo

Beige Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NCN
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 87,830 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 85,779 miles

Front top mounts stiff

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,887 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin & brake discs corroded

Front suspension top mount/ bearings stiff

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 May 2023 81,718 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 81,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 79,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 76,526 miles

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

Rear - Shock absorbers has a slightly worn upper bush

Fail 19 May 2021 76,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear - Shock absorbers has a slightly worn upper bush

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,417 miles

Injector(s) has minor leak of gases

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

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

Rear tyre/s worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,184 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))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 70,184 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2018 64,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,129 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 63,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,852 miles

Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 7 May 2015 39,002 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 May 2015 39,001 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NCN is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Beige with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

SM12 NCN is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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