Citroen Nemo 2018: MOT failure rate for its age
32.6% of 657 MOT tests of the Citroen Nemo first registered in 2018 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 107.7 (95% CI 93.3–122.1; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2018 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 | 32.6 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 657 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 93.3–122.1) | 107.7 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 657 |
| Rank among this model's 11 build years | 11 | of 11 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 657 |
| Tested in 2024 | 152 | tests | median 60,520 miles | 2024 | 152 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2018 Citroen Nemo fail at each age?
Cars built in 2018 were tested at ages 3 to 6 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 | 171 (rough estimate) | 19.9 | 14.6–26.5 | 26.9 | 74 |
| 4 | 169 (rough estimate) | 34.3 | 27.6–41.8 | 28.2 | 121.7 |
| 5 | 165 (rough estimate) | 37 | 30–44.6 | 31.9 | 116 |
| 6 | 152 (rough estimate) | 40.1 | 32.7–48.1 | 34.5 | 116.2 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 657 (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 2018 Citroen Nemo?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2018 is visibility: 15.2 items per 100 first tests, against 18.1 across all build years of the Citroen Nemo. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2018 were tested at ages 3 to 6.
| Failure group | Built 2018, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 15.2 | 18.1 | 115 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.4 | 28.1 | 94 |
| Tyres | 12 | 13.2 | 91 |
| Suspension | 8.8 | 30.5 | 67 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 759 (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 2018 compare with the years around it?
Among the 11 published build years of the Citroen Nemo, 2018 ranks 11 (1 = fails least for its age). 2017: index 102.2.
| 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 2018 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/2018/
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 2017 · 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