2015 Citroen Nemo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,630 MOT tests, the 2015 Citroen Nemo recorded a 75.3% pass rate. Against vans of a similar age (21.2% fail rate), the 2015 Nemo comes out 3.5pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 15.1% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, coil spring and tread depth — shock absorbers alone was recorded 1,044 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 17.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 26.8% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 31.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.1% | 1,753 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 1,319 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.9% | 916 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.7% | 774 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.3% | 501 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 257 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 1,044 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 961 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 582 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 502 |
| 5 | Wipers | 422 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 353 |
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 | 31.9% | 3,711 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.5% | 2,039 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 12.9% | 1,497 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.5% | 1,452 |
| 5 | Visibility | 11.4% | 1,325 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 1,185 |
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 | 525 | 17.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,270 | 21.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,437 | 25.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,718 | 26.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,567 | 26.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,103 | 26.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,446 | 21.8% |
| 2022 | 2,428 | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 2,430 | 26.7% |
| 2024 | 2,202 | 24.9% |
| 2025 | 2,124 | 26.8% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Nemo
On a 2015 Nemo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.1% 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 (11.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.9% 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 2015 Citroen Nemos pass their MOT?
75.3% of the 11,630 2015 Citroen Nemo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Citroen Nemo?
Suspension, recorded in 15.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.3%).
Does the 2015 Nemo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.7% in the 0-30k band to 26.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,630 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.