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Verdict
Citadine à moteur 1.2 essence (80 ch, ou 98 ch DIG-S avec boîte manuelle ou CVT), 5 places et 260 litres de coffre, notée 4 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en 2010. Les avis d'utilisateurs de Fiches-auto pointent surtout l'embrayage du 1.2 80 ch, qui s'use parfois très tôt, ainsi que sa consommation d'huile. Deux rappels sont à faire vérifier : le maître-cylindre de frein (production 2012-2013) et le module d'airbag (octobre 2014).
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €4,095 – €6,990
- Monthly cost
- €168
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.2 DIG-S 98.
1.2 80
Petrol · Manual · 80 hp · 5.4 L/100 km · Crit'Air 2
Trois-cylindres 1.2 de 80 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Fiches-auto), 5,4 L/100 km en cycle NEDC (autotijd.be). C'est la version qui concentre les avis d'embrayage défaillant.
1.2 DIG-S 98
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 98 hp · Crit'Air 2
1.2 DIG-S de 98 ch et 142 Nm, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 4,1 à 4,3 L/100 km en cycle NEDC (autotijd.be).
1.2 DIG-S 98 CVT
Petrol · Automatic · 98 hp · 5.0 L/100 km · Crit'Air 2
Même moteur de 98 ch avec boîte automatique CVT, 5,0 L/100 km en cycle NEDC (autotijd.be). Un guide britannique signale des à-coups de la CVT à fort kilométrage.
Market prices
€4,095 – €6,990
Indicative range: 2011 à 2016, médianes par année de 15 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | €6,490 | 5 |
| 2012 | €4,095 | 4 |
| 2014 | €6,990 | 3 |
| 2016 | €4,860 | 3 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €4,095 – €6,990 (2011 to 2016) | €5,990 | — | — |
| Germany | €3,000 – €6,500 (2011 to 2016) | €5,000 | -17 % | 247 |
| Belgium | €3,525 – €5,900 (2011 to 2016) | €4,499 | -25 % | 71 |
| Spain | €7,100 – €8,898 (2014 to 2016) | €7,332 | — | 25 |
| Italy | €3,500 – €5,925 (2011 to 2016) | €4,994 | -17 % | 142 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Embrayage et boîte du 1.2 80 ch
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto classe l'embrayage comme le défaut le plus net de la Micra IV, surtout avec le 1.2 80 ch : disque, mécanisme, butée et parfois volant moteur peuvent s'user tôt, avec odeur de brûlé en marche arrière et patinage. Plusieurs témoignages parlent d'un embrayage changé entre 28 000 et 143 000 km. Caradisiac n'évoque que de très rares cas d'usure prématurée du mécanisme.
- Versions
- 1.2 80
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Consommation d'huile du 1.2 80 ch
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto signale une consommation d'huile à surveiller sur le 1.2 80 ch, qui peut mettre en danger la chaîne et le haut moteur en cas de manque. Un propriétaire rapporte une casse moteur à 120 000 km. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 80
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Boîte CVT à fort kilométrage
Severity 2/3 · CostlySelon getcarwise.co.uk, les boîtes CVT des Micra K12 et K13 développent souvent des à-coups, du patinage et un comportement erratique, en général au-delà de 100 000 miles ; l'usure interne importante impose le remplacement de la boîte. CarVerif demande une attention particulière à l'entretien de la CVT.
- Versions
- 1.2 DIG-S 98 CVT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion du berceau
Severity 2/3 · Costlygetcarwise.co.uk cite la corrosion du berceau (sous-châssis) parmi les problèmes des Micra K11, K12 et K13 ; elle se traite pour 400 à 800 livres en garage indépendant selon ce site. Source unique.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.2 80, 1.2 DIG-S 98, 1.2 DIG-S 98 CVT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Start/Stop et batterie du 1.2 DIG-S 98
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingFiches-auto et CarVerif signalent sur le 1.2 98 ch des soucis de batterie et de Start/Stop : une tension basse peut désactiver la fonction ou perturber les redémarrages. CarVerif recommande de contrôler la batterie tous les 6 mois.
- Versions
- 1.2 DIG-S 98, 1.2 DIG-S 98 CVT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : maître-cylindre de frein (1.2 80, 1.2 DIG-S 98, 1.2 DIG-S 98 CVT)
- Rappel : module d'airbag (octobre 2014) (1.2 80, 1.2 DIG-S 98, 1.2 DIG-S 98 CVT)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Nissan Micra”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 14 April 2023 — Le siège du conducteur peut être défectueux, ce qui peut faire en sorte que les ancrages de la ceinture de sécurité ne fonctionnent pas comme prévu, ce qui crée un risque de blessure en cas d’accident. Official notice
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €103 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €41 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €0 |
| Total per month | €168 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€103
1.2 DIG-S 98 version: combined consumption of 4.2 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.2 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €103
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€41
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€0
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Micra IV — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série, chez un concessionnaire Nissan, que les rappels du maître-cylindre de frein et de l'airbag ont été effectués.
- Sur le 1.2 80 ch, essayer l'embrayage : odeur de brûlé en marche arrière, patinage, point de patinage haut, passage des rapports.
- Contrôler le niveau d'huile et demander la fréquence des appoints (1.2 80 ch).
- Sur la version CVT, vérifier l'absence d'à-coups et de patinage, et l'historique de vidange de la boîte.
- Inspecter le berceau et la carrosserie : corrosion signalée sur les Micra K13.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien (révision tous les 20 000 km ou un an selon Caradisiac).
Questions to ask the seller
- L'embrayage a-t-il déjà été remplacé, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Les rappels du maître-cylindre de frein et du module d'airbag ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- Faut-il rajouter de l'huile entre deux vidanges, et la batterie a-t-elle été changée ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Overlaet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Renault Clio
IV · 2012–2019
- Price
- €8,000 – €9,500
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Peugeot 208
I · 2012–2019
- Price
- €3,500 – €6,100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Toyota Yaris
III · 2011–2020
- Price
- €10,490 – €12,350
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Hyundai i20
II · 2014–2020
- Price
- €6,900 – €10,800
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Kia Rio
IV · 2017–2023
- Price
- €9,000 – €15,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Suzuki Swift
IV · 2017–2024
- Price
- €10,100 – €16,000
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Nissan Micra IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Nissan Micra IV est-elle sûre ?
Elle a obtenu 4 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en 2010, avec 84 % en protection adulte et 79 % en protection enfant, selon Australian Car.Reviews.
Quel est le volume de coffre de la Nissan Micra IV ?
260 litres et 5 places, selon la fiche technique de Fiches-auto.
La Nissan Micra IV est-elle fiable ?
Les propriétaires sont partagés : un 1.2 80 ch de 231 000 km n'a eu aucune panne, mais d'autres ont changé l'embrayage tôt. Faites vérifier l'embrayage, la consommation d'huile et les rappels.
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