2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

152 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

73Well below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play2.6%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Tyres15.1%
  3. Suspension11.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  6. Brakes3.9%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2018 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 152 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen Nemo?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen Nemo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 73, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).