MOT failure data · 2025
Citroen Nemo MOT problems
Across every Citroen Nemo that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 8.71% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 30.41%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Citroen Nemo MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 8.71% |
| 2 | Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush | Suspension | 6.75% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.65% |
| 4 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.56% |
| 5 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.53% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.08% |
| 7 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.36% |
| 8 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.19% |
| 9 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.17% |
| 10 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.05% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Citroen Nemo, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Citroen Nemo buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Citroen Nemo?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Citroen Nemo MOT FAQs
What does a Citroen Nemo most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Citroen Nemo cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 8.71% of failure items.
Does this mean my Citroen Nemo will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Citroen Nemo that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Citroen Nemo passed 63.92% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Citroen Nemo's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate · used Citroen Nemo buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.