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YJ61 BYD

2012 Citroen Nemo

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,975 mi
Last recorded105,975 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 105,975 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 105,965 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,221 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 99,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,298 miles

Coolant leak Bottom of radiator ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Top mount bearings getting poor

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil light flashing ..oil ok

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,714 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 70,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 70,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,806 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 26,699 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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YJ61 BYD is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in Red with a 1,396cc 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 YJ61 BYD, 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 YJ61 BYD registered?

YJ61 BYD is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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