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SM61 XPJ

2012 Citroen Nemo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,844 mi
Last recorded34,844 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 34,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 33,500 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 33,496 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 31,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 30,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 29,243 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting noisy when turning lock to lock

brake pipe end from master cylinder to pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 27,474 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 24,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,717 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 16,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 11,837 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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SM61 XPJ is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM61 XPJ, 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 SM61 XPJ registered?

SM61 XPJ is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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