2014 Citroen Nemo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Citroen Nemo passed 74.4% of its 11,168 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 22.8%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 15.9% of tests against 11.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, shock absorbers and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 982 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Nemo fails 22.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 25.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.7 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.9% | 1,771 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 1,233 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.3% | 811 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.2% | 688 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.6% | 514 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 321 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 982 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 888 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 539 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 473 |
| 5 | Wipers | 366 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 346 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.9% | 3,448 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.1% | 2,239 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 14.7% | 1,639 |
| 4 | Brakes | 13.7% | 1,527 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 1,094 |
| 6 | Visibility | 9.4% | 1,055 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 342 | 22.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,005 | 24.5% |
| 60-90k | 3,325 | 25.7% |
| 90-120k | 2,759 | 26.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,689 | 27.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,010 | 25.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,133 | 25.7% |
| Petrol | 35 | 17.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,493 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | 2,398 | 25.1% |
| 2023 | 2,311 | 26.6% |
| 2024 | 2,098 | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 1,868 | 26.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Nemo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (11.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Citroen Nemos pass their MOT?
74.4% of the 11,168 2014 Citroen Nemo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Citroen Nemo?
Suspension, recorded in 15.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.0%).
Does the 2014 Nemo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.5% in the 0-30k band to 25.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,168 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.