Citroen MOT statistics

Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate

Across 12,373 MOTs in 2025, the Nemo failed first time 43.1% of the time, counting those repaired during the test. That is 15.4 points above the 27.7% average across all cars and light vans tested, but that figure mixes vehicles of every age, so the fail rates by age below are the fairer guide.

Clean first-time passes: 56.9%
Failed first time: 43.1%
Tests in 2025: 12,373

Fail rate by age

How the Nemo holds up as it gets older, with the typical mileage on the clock at each test.

Age at test	Tests	Initial fail rate	Typical mileage
9 years	981	40.5%	94,354 mi
10 years	1,590	42.3%	103,147 mi
11 years	1,423	41.6%	102,496 mi
12 years	1,237	40.7%	105,286 mi
13 years	1,243	42.9%	100,223 mi
14 years	1,027	42.6%	98,757 mi
15 years	1,995	46.1%	115,979 mi
16 years	1,889	46.7%	110,087 mi

What a Nemo fails on

Defects recorded at 2025 tests, by inspection category.

Category	Share of defects
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment	27.9%
Suspension	27.7%
Tyres	10.8%
Visibility	8.4%
Brakes	7.4%
Body, chassis, structure	6.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks	5.7%
Steering	3.2%

Does the fuel type make a difference?

Same model, different engines, different MOT day.

Fuel	Tests	Initial fail rate
Petrol	798	43.2%
Diesel	11,552	43.1%

From the average to the actual car

Statistics describe the herd. The Nemo in the advert is one animal, with its own service record, its own advisories and its own story, and that's the thing to check before money moves.

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Other Citroen models

Citroen C3: 34.7% failed first time
Citroen Berlingo: 40.8% failed first time
Citroen C4: 37.4% failed first time
Citroen C1: 31.1% failed first time
Citroen DS3: 48.2% failed first time
Citroen Dispatch: 39.8% failed first time

Nemo MOT: common questions

What is the Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate?

In 2025, 56.9% of Citroen Nemo MOTs were clean first-time passes. The other 43.1% failed or needed a defect fixed during the visit, measured across 12,373 official DVSA test results.

What does a Nemo fail its MOT on most?

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment topped the list for the Citroen Nemo in 2025, followed by suspension and tyres. The pattern is worth knowing before a viewing: check those areas yourself and read the car's own MOT history for repeat advisories.

Is a Nemo reliable?

These figures measure how well the Citroen Nemo arrives at its MOT, which reflects both the vehicle and how it's been kept. The MOT never tests the gearbox, clutch or electronics, so treat the rate as one signal and the specific car's history and condition as the deciding ones.