2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,673 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,673 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.3%
    99 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    101 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.0%
  2. Lights & electrics22.1%
  3. Tyres11.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  5. Brakes6.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Steering2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%

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 2015 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2015 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,673 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Citroen Nemo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).