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SM12 NYX

2012 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,674 mi
Last recorded93,674 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NYX
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 93,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot cracked around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter leaking fluid can not detect a hole in gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded top and bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 93,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot cracked around boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter leaking fluid can not detect a hole in gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded top and bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 88,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 79,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,617 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 77,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shockers nocking

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leek

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,988 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 51,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking bottom of fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,225 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 42,224 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly 41% (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded and lipped

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 NYX is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Blue 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 NYX, 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 NYX registered?

SM12 NYX is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is SM12 NYX safe to buy?

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