Is the Citroen Nemo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 15,497 MOT tests, around 18% of Citroen Nemos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 60% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 23%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 94% diesel, 6% petrol. Diesel Nemos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Nemo in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 18%
- Likely charged
- 60%
- Depends on the car
- 23%
- MOT tests analysed
- 15,497
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Nemo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Nemos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant165 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant492 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,079 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car1,817 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,737 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,429 tested | Likely compliant121 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,539 tested | Likely compliant60 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,303 tested | Likely compliant60 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged2,292 tested | Likely compliant238 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged2,095 tested | Likely compliant434 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged566 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Nemo
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (94% of Nemos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (6% of Nemos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Nemos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (23% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Citroen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Nemos fare at the MOT too: see the Citroen Nemo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Citroen Nemo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Citroen Nemos in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2018. 2009 was the most common year, with 2,540 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Nemos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 59% of the time, at an average of 87,003 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 105,527 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Nemos likely to comply are from 2016. 1,079 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 81,980 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Nemo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (9.5% of tests) and "has an excessively worn bush" (5.1%); lights and electrics: "not working" (8.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 21.6% of tests.
Overall, 57% of Nemos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 99,278 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 15,497 first MOT tests of the Citroen Nemo carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 15,497 MOT tests say about the Citroen Nemo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Citroen Nemo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 18% of Nemos on the road are likely compliant and 60% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Nemo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Nemos first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Nemo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Nemos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Nemo is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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