2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,005 MOT tests in 2024. 62.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time62.1%
Failed or needed repairs37.9%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,005 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    68 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    47 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension22.9%
  2. Lights & electrics19.5%
  3. Tyres11.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  5. Brakes6.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Steering2.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.0%

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 2016 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 62.1% of 2016 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,005 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).