2023 Nissan Micra: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2023 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2023 Nissan Micra, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2023 Nissan Micra
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- 1.5 dCi diesel
Blocked DPF on low-mileage diesels
The 1.5 dCi diesel's particulate filter needs regular longer runs to clean itself. Cars used mainly for short trips can block it.
At the viewing: Look for a DPF warning light and ask how the car has been used.
If it needs doing: DPF clean or regeneration, about £160–£500. ClickMechanic
- All engines
Four recalls to check
This Micra has been recalled for the ignition barrel, wheel hubs, airbags and VIN labels.
At the viewing: Give the VIN to a Nissan dealer and ask them to confirm all recall work is done.
- All engines
Misty lights
The lights are vented, so a little misting is normal, but heavy moisture sitting inside the lens isn't.
At the viewing: Look inside the front and rear lights for pooled water.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Nissan Micra
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has it done regular motorway runs, and has the DPF ever been cleaned?
- Has all the recall work been done?
- Have any lights been replaced?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
What to check on a 2023 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Micra compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 6,199 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 13,302 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 18,533 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 25,373 | Tyres 31% |
| 2018 | 29,523 | Tyres 32% |
| 2017 | 37,587 | Suspension 36% |
| 2016 | 31,741 | Suspension 33% |
| 2015 | 38,432 | Suspension 35% |
| 2014 | 41,713 | Suspension 42% |
| 2013 | 33,976 | Suspension 46% |
| 2012 | 34,053 | Suspension 45% |
| 2011 | 37,306 | Suspension 44% |
| 2010 | 46,214 | Suspension 36% |
| 2009 | 46,013 | Suspension 38% |
| 2008 | 41,890 | Suspension 40% |
| 2007 | 38,505 | Suspension 43% |
| 2006 | 50,932 | Lights and electrics 45% |
| 2005 | 44,260 | Lights and electrics 51% |
| 2004 | 30,756 | Lights and electrics 51% |
| 2003 | 28,063 | Lights and electrics 48% |
| 2002 | 21,405 | Brakes 40% |
| 2001 | 12,388 | Brakes 39% |
| 2000 | 8,322 | Suspension 40% |
| 1999 | 6,564 | Suspension 40% |
| 1998 | 4,022 | Suspension 42% |
| 1997 | 2,038 | Suspension 41% |
| 1996 | 1,528 | Suspension 40% |
| 1995 | 933 | Brakes 38% |
| 1994 | 741 | Brakes 40% |
| 1993 | 475 | Brakes 38% |
| 1992 | 366 | Suspension 39% |
| 1991 | 356 | Brakes 33% |
| 1990 | 313 | Brakes 39% |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |
| 1988 | – | Too few tests |
| 1987 | – | Too few tests |
| 1986 | – | Too few tests |
| 1985 | – | Too few tests |
| 1984 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score