Citroen Nemo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 26,403 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

26,403

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (77%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen Nemo

The Citroen Nemo was MOT tested 26,403 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2008 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 833 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 70%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen Nemos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 3 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 134,847 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 72,543 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Nemo is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1248cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,974

Per month£165/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Citroen Nemo?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-5% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen Nemo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	77%	294	72,543 mi
2017	77%	833	75,510 mi
2016	75%	1,905	89,194 mi
2015	76%	3,242	97,801 mi
2014	75%	3,069	98,922 mi
2013	74%	2,670	103,895 mi
2012	75%	2,679	100,919 mi
2011	74%	2,321	98,204 mi
2010	72%	4,281	117,314 mi
2009	71%	4,132	111,072 mi
2008	70%	977	134,847 mi

Questions about the Citroen Nemo

Is the Citroen Nemo reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2008 to 2018), the Citroen Nemo averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 26,403 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.

Which year Citroen Nemo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Citroen Nemo has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 70%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.