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VK62 DVV

2012 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,339 mi
Last recorded35,339 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

RegistrationVK62 DVV
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 35,339 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 35,339 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,852 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 31,406 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 31,392 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE SMOKE . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced IMAGE, PULSATING. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced IMAGE, PULSATING. (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment N/S FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED. (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 31,372 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,403 miles

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

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

Wear detected in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

Fail 10 Aug 2021 29,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Wear detected in o/s/f suspension top strut mount

Pass 13 Aug 2020 27,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 24,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,240 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front top strut mounts crecking

Fail 7 Aug 2018 21,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front top strut mounts crecking

Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 11,007 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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VK62 DVV is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Red 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 VK62 DVV, 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 VK62 DVV registered?

VK62 DVV is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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