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2017 Nissan Micra problems

A 2017 Nissan Micra is now 9 years old, so an average example has covered around 121,500 miles. A mid-run car · most launch faults had been addressed by this point, and wear items are the main risk at this age. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2017 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

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Quick answer

The 2017 Nissan Micra is 9 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 121,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.

Faults a 2017 example has usually reached

Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~122k miles an average 2017 car has covered.

TransmissionHigh

CVT judder on automatic cars

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Drive uphill under load and feel for slipping
EngineMedium

0.9 IG-T turbo misfire and coil faults

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check idle and engine light history
SuspensionLow

Rear beam and shock wear

Typically appears
80,000+ miles
What to inspect
Bounce test

Faults that appear at any mileage

Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.

ElectricalLow

Infotainment and central locking faults

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Test locks from both keys

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Nissan Micra · frequently asked questions

Is the Micra good retail stock?

At the budget end yes, especially manual petrols with low mileage.

Should I avoid the CVT?

Test it hard. A juddering CVT is a walk-away at trade money.

What do buyers check?

Service history and MOT advisories.

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