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YS12 RYO

2012 Citroen Nemo

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen Nemo74,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 RYO
MakeCitroen
ModelNemo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 107,649 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,035 miles

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

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

earth strap to gearbox broken

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 104,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 103,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,038 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 93,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,757 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 88,757 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,295 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 82,293 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,635 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,481 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YS12 RYO is a 2012 Citroen Nemo in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS12 RYO, 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 YS12 RYO registered?

YS12 RYO is a 2012 Citroen Nemo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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