How reliable is the Citroen Nemo?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Citroen Nemo passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber bush excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Below average reliability
Based on 5,766 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 64%.
Citroen Nemo reliability by year
How the Citroen Nemo performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 59.5% | – |
| 2009 | 62.4% | – |
| 2010 | 64% | – |
| 2011 | 66% | – |
| 2012 | 66.6% | – |
| 2013 | 66.1% | – |
| 2014 | 66.1% | – |
| 2015 | 67.1% | – |
| 2016 | 67.4% | – |
| 2017 | 71.7% | 74,904 km |
| 2018 | 72.1% | 94,105 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Citroen Nemo as a model. The reliability of any individual Citroen Nemo also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroen Nemo reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Citroen Nemo passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 64%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Citroen Nemo?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.1% of inspections); A shock absorber bush excessively worn (2.9% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.7% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.9% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Citroen Nemo?
For a typical Citroen Nemo, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Citroen Nemo before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.