TransmissionHigh
CVT judder on automatic cars
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Drive uphill under load and feel for slipping
- Typical repair
- Significant repair · £400–£1,400
Is the 2013–2023 Nissan Micra reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.6/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Nissan Micra rates 4.6 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 3 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 3
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 2
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, electrical, suspension.
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EngineHigh
Timing chain stretch and rattle (1.2 HR12DE)
- Typically appears
- 50,000-80,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine from stone cold with the bonnet open. Listen closely to the timing cover side for a distinct metallic rattle lasting 3-5 seconds before oil pressure builds.
- Typical repair
- Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400
Exhaust/EmissionsHigh
DPF blockage and EGR faults (1.5 dCi)
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine and check the dashboard for DPF or glow plug warning lights. Rev the engine to 3000rpm and check for hesitation or excessive soot at the tailpipe.
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
EngineMedium
0.9 IG-T turbo misfire and coil faults
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check idle and engine light history
- Typical repair
- Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
BrakesMedium
Premature front brake disc warping
- Typically appears
- 25,000-40,000 miles
- What to inspect
- During a short test drive, apply the brakes firmly from 40mph. Feel for pulsation through the brake pedal and a noticeable vibration or shimmy in the steering wheel.
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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