2016 Citroën Nemo · 3,500 MOT tests
2016 Citroën Nemo reliability
2016 Citroën Nemos fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 Nemo years (3,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Nemos: 41.5%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Nemos: 41.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 76,276
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,500
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 18.1% of tests fail here (221% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Citroën Nemo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.1%
- Lights and electrics13.2%
- Tyres10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Brakes5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.63%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 5.51%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.31%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.97%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.71%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.94%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.89%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (4.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.34%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Citroën Nemo reliable?
2016 Citroën Nemos fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 Nemo years (3,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Citroën Nemo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.63% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (5.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Citroën Nemo have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Citroën Nemo shows 76,276 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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