2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,583 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.4%
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    98 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    67 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.3%
  2. Lights & electrics22.7%
  3. Tyres10.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  5. Brakes8.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Steering2.9%
  8. Body & chassis2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%

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 2014 Citroen Nemo?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2014 Citroen Nemo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,583 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 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).