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SM12 NZA

2012 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,533 mi
Last recorded115,533 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,043 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 103,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 95,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,037 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B central left 30mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 87,037 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B central left 30mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,809 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear compartment loading

oil warning lamp on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge flat spots (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear compartment loading

oil warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,592 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 NZA is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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