2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,402 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,402 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    60 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    48 marked dangerous
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension25.2%
  2. Lights & electrics25.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  5. Tyres8.5%
  6. Brakes7.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.9%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2012 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,402 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen Nemo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).