Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Citroen Nemo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2018 Citroen Nemo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2018 Citroen Nemo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2018 Citroen Nemo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

36% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Citroen Nemo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 160 vehicles, the 2018 Citroen Nemo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Citroen Nemo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Citroen Nemo are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (62.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (57.3% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (34.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Citroen Nemo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen Nemo (2018)

160 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.4% first-time pass rate

2018 Citroen Nemo

CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 2018 Citroen Nemo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2018 Citroen Nemo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

36.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.73

Over 7.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 29k–75k

For context

These stats describe 160 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 160 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 62.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 34.6%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Suspension & steering 24.8%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 23.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 10.5%

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Citroen Nemo

Based on MOT data from 160 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 36.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Citroen Nemo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

46,761

typical

28,935

low mileage

75,270

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Citroen Nemo vehicles fall between 28,935 and 75,270 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,935 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 28,935–75,270 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Citroen Nemos sit.

⚠ Over 101,614 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Citroen Nemo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Citroen Nemos are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.73

Avg failures per vehicle

6.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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