2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,152 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    127 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    78 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.1%
  2. Suspension27.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  4. Tyres10.7%
  5. Brakes9.3%
  6. Body & chassis8.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Steering4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%

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 2010 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2010 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,152 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).