2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

476 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.9%
  2. Lights & electrics17.0%
  3. Tyres10.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  5. Brakes6.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  7. Steering2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.6%

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 2017 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2017 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 476 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 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).