MOT reliability
Nissan C
4 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
52%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Nissan C vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Nissan C has an overall 52% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 192,369 miles.
4
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
3,192
Avg miles / year
4.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan C problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan C MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Brakes10%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility4%
Nissan C pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Other (1)
Most common Nissan C MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan C MOT tests:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- brake pedal rubber worn (3 times)
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
Nissan C pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 52% | 123,593 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 116,301 |
| 1985 | 1 | 21 | 52% | 387,553 |
Nissan C reliability FAQ
Across 4 Nissan C vehicles in our MOT data,
52% pass the MOT (a 48% failure rate), with about
4.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan C MOT issues are:
Horn not working (1.6.2a); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Nissan C in our data has covered around
192,369 miles.
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