How reliable is the Nissan Micra?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Nissan Micra passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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.
Average reliability
Based on 42,292 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 66.7%.
Nissan Micra reliability by year
How the Nissan Micra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 68.3% | – |
| 1988 | 74.4% | – |
| 1989 | 66.9% | – |
| 1990 | 59.9% | – |
| 1991 | 68.9% | – |
| 1992 | 74.8% | – |
| 1993 | 66.6% | – |
| 1994 | 66.9% | – |
| 1995 | 63.1% | – |
| 1996 | 59.4% | – |
| 1997 | 61% | – |
| 1998 | 61.2% | – |
| 1999 | 61.3% | – |
| 2000 | 59.3% | – |
| 2001 | 60.3% | – |
| 2002 | 62.2% | – |
| 2003 | 62.2% | – |
| 2004 | 63% | – |
| 2005 | 63.1% | – |
| 2006 | 66.7% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Nissan Micra as a model. The reliability of any individual Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Nissan Micra passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 67%. 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 Nissan Micra?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.8% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (3.7% of inspections); Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements (3.4% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Nissan Micra?
For a typical Nissan Micra, 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 Nissan Micra 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.