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SM62 HCY

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,062 mi
Last recorded100,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 HCY
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,062 miles

Nearside Front tyres wearing inside and outside

Nearside Front wishbone rear pin bush perished

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside

engine oil leek

Fail 30 Jan 2026 100,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyres wearing inside and outside

Nearside Front wishbone rear pin bush perished

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside

engine oil leek

Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,210 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 94,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,869 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,362 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,761 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,076 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,455 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,039 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,352 miles

engine management light on

undertyrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,352 miles

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

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

engine management light on

undertyrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,617 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SM62 HCY is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM62 HCY, 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 SM62 HCY registered?

SM62 HCY is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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