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Verdict
City car with a 300-litre boot, rated 4 stars by Euro NCAP as standard and 5 with the optional safety pack. A European recall concerns the passenger airbag of cars built between October 2016 and November 2017: have it checked using the serial number. Early feedback from Caradisiac reported no recurring fault, but I found no recent and reliable fault statistics specific to this model.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €8,500 – €13,900
- Monthly cost
- €336
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 0.9 IG-T 90, 1.5 dCi 90.
1.0 71
Petrol · Manual · 71 hp · Crit'Air 1
Naturally aspirated three-cylinder, five-speed manual gearbox. Fiches-auto measures 16.4 s for 0 to 100 km/h and finds it exasperating to drive.
0.9 IG-T 90
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 90 hp · 5.3 L/100 km · Crit'Air 1
Turbocharged three-cylinder of 898 cm³, 140 Nm, manual gearbox, 12.1 s for 0 to 100 km/h (Autotijd). It is of Renault origin (H4Bt according to CarChecker).
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.0 IG-T 100 Xtronic
Petrol · Automatic · 100 hp · Crit'Air 1
100 hp 1.0 turbo paired with the Xtronic continuously variable gearbox (Fleet News). Torque drops from 160 to 144 Nm with this gearbox according to CompleteCar.
1.5 dCi 90
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel with 220 Nm, 11.9 s for 0 to 100 km/h; Fiches-auto considers it the only engine that drives the Micra with dignity.
Market prices
€8,500 – €13,900
Indicative range: 2017 to 2023, yearly medians of 372 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Recall: passenger airbag that can tear
Manufacturer recallA European alert (Rapex A12/00067/19, manufacturer code PY8B3) concerns the passenger airbag, which can crack or tear on deployment and increase the risk of injury in an accident. The Micras concerned were built between 1 October 2016 and 14 November 2017. The dealer can say, from the serial number, whether a recall is open or has been carried out.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
- Versions
- 1.0 71, 0.9 IG-T 90, 1.5 dCi 90
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
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.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €130 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €64 |
| Maintenance | €17 |
| Depreciation | €125 |
| Total per month | €336 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
- Maintenance: servicing prices only, without tyres or brakes: probably underestimated.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€130
0.9 IG-T 90 version: combined consumption of 5.3 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
5.3 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €130
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
Consumption: technical data for the version (sources at the bottom of the guide).
- Insurance€64
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€17
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€125
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Micra V (K14) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Have a Nissan dealer check with the serial number that the passenger airbag recall has been carried out if the car dates from late 2016 to November 2017.
- Check whether the car has the safety pack (the rating goes from 4 to 5 stars according to Euro NCAP).
- Test the 1.0 71 hp: it is judged very underpowered (16.4 s for 0 to 100 km/h), so make sure it suits your needs.
- Xtronic gearbox (1.0 IG-T 100): test the acceleration and the smoothness of the continuously variable gearbox.
- Check the service book and invoices.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the passenger airbag recall been carried out? Do you have proof?
- Does the car have the Euro NCAP safety pack?
- Has the servicing been followed, with invoices?
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
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Renault Clio
V · since 2019
- Price
- €10,994 – €14,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Peugeot 208
I · 2012–2019
- Price
- €3,500 – €8,200
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Toyota Yaris
IV · since 2020
- Price
- €15,900 – €22,000
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
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Volkswagen Polo
VI · since 2017
- Price
- €10,000 – €20,300
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Fiesta
VII · 2017–2023
- Price
- €8,000 – €15,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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 V (K14) (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
What rating did the Nissan Micra 5 achieve at Euro NCAP?
Euro NCAP gave it two ratings in 2017: 4 stars with standard equipment and 5 stars with the optional safety pack. Nissan UK announces 5 stars because these features are standard in Great Britain.
What is the boot capacity of the Micra 5?
300 litres for five seats according to the Fiches-auto technical data sheet.
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