Citroen Nemo 2017: MOT failure rate for its age
32.3% of 2,608 MOT tests of the Citroen Nemo first registered in 2017 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 102.2 (95% CI 95.3–109.1; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2017 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 32.3 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 2608 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 95.3–109.1) | 102.2 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 2608 |
| Rank among this model's 11 build years | 9 | of 11 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 2608 |
| Tested in 2024 | 483 | tests | median 67,187 miles | 2024 | 483 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2017 Citroen Nemo fail at each age?
Cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 637 | 25.3 | 22.1–28.8 | 27.1 | 93.2 |
| 4 | 498 (rough estimate) | 33.9 | 29.9–38.2 | 29.1 | 116.5 |
| 5 | 498 (rough estimate) | 33.1 | 29.1–37.4 | 31.7 | 104.5 |
| 6 | 492 (rough estimate) | 35.8 | 31.7–40.1 | 34.7 | 103 |
| 7 | 483 (rough estimate) | 35.6 | 31.5–40 | 36.9 | 96.6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,608 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2017 Citroen Nemo?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2017 is suspension: 15.3 items per 100 first tests, against 30.5 across all build years of the Citroen Nemo. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7.
| Failure group | Built 2017, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.3 | 30.5 | 417 |
| Visibility | 14.7 | 18.1 | 400 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.7 | 28.1 | 400 |
| Tyres | 12.2 | 13.2 | 334 |
| Brakes | 5.5 | 8.5 | 151 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,729 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2017 compare with the years around it?
Among the 11 published build years of the Citroen Nemo, 2017 ranks 9 (1 = fails least for its age). 2016: index 99.7. 2018: index 107.7.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 106.9 | 102.3–111.6 | worse | 4,256 |
| 2009 | 99.7 | 97.4–102.0 | no different | 16,614 |
| 2010 | 99.5 | 97.2–101.8 | no different | 16,425 |
| 2011 | 94.7 | 91.6–97.8 | better | 9,066 |
| 2012 | 100.6 | 97.6–103.6 | no different | 10,379 |
| 2013 | 101.6 | 98.4–104.7 | no different | 9,985 |
| 2014 | 99.3 | 96.3–102.4 | no different | 11,082 |
| 2015 | 100.4 | 97.3–103.5 | no different | 11,246 |
| 2016 | 99.7 | 95.6–103.9 | no different | 6,622 |
| 2017 | 102.2 | 95.3–109.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,608 |
| 2018 | 107.7 | 93.3–122.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 657 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 98,940 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Citroen Nemo 2017 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/citroen-nemo/2017/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Citroen Nemo 2008 · Citroen Nemo 2009 · Citroen Nemo 2010 · Citroen Nemo 2011 · Citroen Nemo 2012 · Citroen Nemo 2013 · Citroen Nemo 2014 · Citroen Nemo 2015 · Citroen Nemo 2016 · Citroen Nemo 2018 · Citroen Nemo in the Netherlands · Citroen Nemo by postcode area · Citroen Nemo body, chassis and structure failures · Citroen Nemo brakes failures · Citroen Nemo vehicle identification failures · Citroen Nemo lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Citroen Nemo noise, emissions and leaks failures · Citroen Nemo road wheels failures · Citroen Nemo seat belts and airbags failures · Citroen Nemo steering failures · Citroen Nemo suspension failures · Citroen Nemo tyres failures · Citroen Nemo visibility failures