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Nissan Micra (2017 to 2024)

Expert Rating

Used car score:

76
%
A

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

64
%
D

Safety Rating:

60
%
C

Eco Rating:

66
%
A

Reliability Rating:

84
%
A

Running Costs:

92
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

76
%
A

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

64
%
D

Safety Rating:

60
%
C

Eco Rating:

66
%
A

Reliability Rating:

84
%
A

Running Costs:

92
%
A

Summary

The Nissan Micra was a small supermini-class five-door hatchback. This model was launched in early 2017, was updated in winter 2018/19 and ended production in 2024.

The Micra received mixed reviews from the UK motoring media during its production life, with earlier reviews tending to award higher scores than later ones. It received praise for its practicality and standard safety kit, but was eventually overtaken by newer cars in its class later in its life. Media reviews in recent years scored much lower.

An all-new, all-electric Micra was previewed in early 2025 and is scheduled to be launched in late 2025 or early 2026.

As of May 2025, the Nissan Micra has a Used Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 76%. It scores top marks for its excellent reliability record, low average CO2 emissions and low running costs. However, its safety score is only average as the Euro NCAP rating has now expired due to age – the testing was done back in 2017 – and its media review scores are poor.

Key specifications

Body style: Small five-door hatch
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price when new: From £17,235 on-road

Launched: Spring 2017
Last updated: Winter 2018/19
Model discontinued: Spring 2024

Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: May 2017
Date expired: January 2024
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 91%
Child protection: 79%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 72%

Notes on safety rating

The Nissan Micra was originally crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2017 and awarded a five-star rating (for UK models, which included all the safety kit as standard. Some European-market Micras only got a four-star rating as some of the safety tech was optional).

However, this rating expired in January 2024 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

However, if you are comparing a used Micra to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Nissan Micra was not assessed by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Nissan Micra has an excellent reliability record, according to exclusive workshop and extended warranty data provided by our partners at MotorEasy. This score covers both this generation of Micra and the previous (pre-2017) version.

The majority all reported problems with the Micra relate to its suspension, although the average repair bill is only about £200. Be aware of gearbox problems, however. Although rare, they are expensive with an average repair bill of more than £2,300.

If you’re looking at a used Nissan Micra, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of these potential problem areas.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models49 mpgC44 – 53 mpgB – C
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models133 g/kmA120 – 145 g/kmA – B
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models6A3 – 8A – A
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£158A
Year 2£421A
Year 3£667A
Year 4£829A
Year 5£1,146A
Overall£3,221A

The Nissan Micra is a very affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Most bills should be pretty small, as servicing costs are low and the Micra has a very low insurance group.

Fuel consumption is only average, which is surprising for a small car. However, it should still be reasonably economical in day-to-day driving.

Awards

Significant UK trophies and awards that the Nissan Micra has received

2019

  • FirstCar Awards – New Car of the Year + Supermini of the Year

2018

  • FirstCar Awards – Car of the Year
  • Company Car Today CCT100 Awards – Supermini of the Year

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The Nissan Micra received mixed reviews from the UK motoring media, with earlier reviews tending to award fairly high scores. Reviews in recent years scored much lower.Nissan Micra (2017 to 2024)