2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,187 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    66 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    50 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.2%
  3. Tyres10.3%
  4. Brakes8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Body & chassis6.1%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.0%

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 2011 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2011 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,187 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen Nemo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).