Citroen Nemo (2018)
2018 Citroen Nemo
CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 2018 Citroen Nemo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Citroën Nemo falls just short of the UK average with a 78.4% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that 36.2% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable levels. This suggests you're buying into a model with genuine reliability gambles, particularly around safety-critical systems.
At 56,500 miles average for a six-year-old van, these Nemos are running hard, and the 1.73 failures per vehicle reflect that wear. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a van specialist and ask for full MOT history—the 6.3 advisories per vehicle suggest maintenance hasn't always kept pace with age and mileage.
What to check before buying a 2018 Citroen Nemo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Citroen Nemo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Citroen Nemo vehicles fall between 28,935 and 75,270 miles.
2018 Citroen Nemo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 141 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Citroen Nemo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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32.7%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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29.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.8%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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23.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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