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Verdict
Petite citadine à quatre places et coffre de 129 litres, vendue avec un seul moteur, un trois-cylindres 1.0 de 68 ch. Elle n'a pas été testée par Euro NCAP. Les retours publiés sont rares : Carwise relève surtout, d'après les contrôles techniques britanniques, des corrosions de berceau et de conduites de frein, à faire vérifier avant tout achat.
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €3,000 – €4,900
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.0 68.
1.0 68
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 68 hp · 4.3 L/100 km · 99 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Trois-cylindres 1.0 de 68 ch, boîte manuelle, 4,3 l/100 km en mixte et 99 g/km de CO2 (L'argus). Carwise note que la voiture a peu changé mécaniquement sur sa carrière.
Market prices
€3,000 – €4,900
Indicative range: 2009 à 2012, médianes par année de 51 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices down 7% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
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 | €3,000 – €4,900 (2009 to 2012) | €3,800 | — | — |
| Germany | €2,250 – €2,650 (2009 to 2012) | €2,590 | -32 % | 47 |
| Belgium | €2,600 – €3,950 (2009 to 2013) | €2,999 | — | 67 |
| Italy | €3,000 – €3,500 (2009 to 2010) | €3,250 | — | 18 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 99 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- 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.
- Production ended in 2013: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
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 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.
Corrosion des points de fixation du berceau
Severity 3/3 · SeriousCarwise indique que les contrôles techniques britanniques relèvent de la corrosion structurelle autour des points de fixation de suspension à 11 fois la moyenne du parc, dès 20 000 milles. Sur les tôles fines, la réparation peut s'avérer impossible. Le site classe ce défaut comme dangereux. Source unique, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.0 68
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion des conduites de frein
Severity 3/3 · SeriousSelon Carwise, les conduites de frein corrodent à 15,6 fois la moyenne du parc, avec un pic entre 20 000 et 40 000 milles ; une conduite rouillée peut conduire à une perte totale du freinage. Défaut classé dangereux par le site. Source unique, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.0 68
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Corrosion des éléments de suspension
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwise relève des éléments de suspension excessivement endommagés ou corrodés à 21,5 fois la moyenne du parc, avec des défaillances dès les 20 000 premiers milles. Source unique, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.0 68
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Soufflets de cardans détériorés
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingCarwise indique que les soufflets de cardans cèdent à 21,5 fois la moyenne du parc. Source unique, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.0 68
- 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 Pixo”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Pixo I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire examiner par un garage, sur un pont, le berceau et ses points de fixation : rouille, tôle trouée, traces de soudure.
- Contrôler les conduites de frein (corrosion) et le liquide de frein ; exiger les factures d'entretien du circuit.
- Inspecter les soufflets de cardans : déchirures, graisse projetée.
- Examiner les bras et éléments de suspension (corrosion) et écouter les bruits au passage de dos d'âne.
- Le coffre ne fait que 129 litres et la voiture ne compte que 4 places : vérifier que cela convient à l'usage.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le berceau et les conduites de frein ont-ils été contrôlés ou traités contre la corrosion ?
- Quels travaux de freinage et de suspension ont été faits, avec quelles factures ?
- La voiture a-t-elle passé le contrôle technique sans contre-visite ?
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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- Price
- €9,100 – €15,900
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
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Toyota Aygo
I · 2005–2014
- Price
- €2,750 – €5,450
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Hyundai i10
I · 2008–2013
- Price
- €3,994 – €6,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Kia Picanto
I · 2004–2011
- Price
- €2,500 – €4,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Agila
B · 2008–2014
- Price
- €3,800 – €5,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- 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 Pixo I (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 Pixo a-t-elle été testée à l'Euro NCAP ?
Non : Auto Express précise que la Pixo elle-même n'a pas été testée, alors que sa quasi-jumelle Suzuki Alto a obtenu trois étoiles sur cinq.
Quel est le volume de coffre de la Pixo ?
129 litres, avec 4 places, selon la fiche technique de L'argus.
Quelle motorisation propose la Pixo ?
Un seul moteur dans les sources consultées : le 1.0 essence de 68 ch avec boîte manuelle, à 4,3 l/100 km en mixte.
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