2011 Citroen Nemo MOT pass rate: 65.0% (3,553 tests)
Is the 2011 Nemo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2011-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65.6% -4.4 vs same-age |
65.6% visual scale |
| 2024 | 64.9% -4.0 vs same-age |
64.9% visual scale |
| 2025 | 64.3% -4.1 vs same-age |
64.3% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2011 Nemo
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,102 | 31.4% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 705 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Tyres | 412 | 11.8% |
| 4 | Brakes | 310 | 8.8% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 272 | 7.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 249 | 7.1% |
All Nemo years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6,584 | 61.6% | -4.9 pts | 101,240 |
| 2010 | 6,753 | 63.1% | -4.3 pts | 105,521 |
| 2011 (this page) | 3,553 | 65.0% | -4.2 pts | 91,494 |
| 2012 | 4,221 | 64.6% | -6.7 pts | 95,743 |
| 2013 | 4,129 | 65.5% | -7.9 pts | 98,018 |
| 2014 | 4,713 | 65.1% | -10.8 pts | 94,218 |
| 2015 | 5,043 | 65.4% | -13.4 pts | 93,150 |
| 2016 | 3,034 | 67.2% | -14.1 pts | 82,913 |
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FAQs
Is a 2011 Citroen Nemo reliable?
2011-registered examples passed 65.0% of their MOT tests (3,553 tests, 2023–2025), -4.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 15 years old with a median 91,494 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2011 Nemo?
The median tested example shows 91,494 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.