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Nissan Micra buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Nissan Micra costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 323 for sale right now.
Our take on the Nissan Micra
A 2023 Nissan Micra typically advertises at €18,400 and a 2018 one at €10,500, so it loses roughly 11% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are petrols; diesels are rarer, at 1%. At the NCT, the 2008–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (48% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Nissan Micra's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Nissan Micra prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €30,400 | 0k km | 35 |
| 2026 | €32,000 | 2k km | 29 |
| 2023 | €18,400 | 37k km | 11 |
| 2022 | €16,000 | 63k km | 27 |
| 2021 | €12,950 | 81k km | 34 |
| 2020 | €13,450 | 77k km | 17 |
| 2019 | €11,700 | 94k km | 34 |
| 2018 | €10,500 | 110k km | 33 |
| 2017 | €8,400 | 84k km | 17 |
| 2016 | €6,950 | 106k km | 12 |
| 2015 | €6,850 | 127k km | 16 |
| 2013 | €5,000 | 195k km | 12 |
| 2012 | €3,850 | 108k km | 13 |
| 2011 | €3,950 | 212k km | 6 |
| 2010 | €3,750 | 227k km | 5 |
| 2006 | €2,950 | 245k km | 6 |
Nissan Micra NCT pass rate
How often Nissan Micras pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 79% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 75% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 58% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 60% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 55% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 61% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 58% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 50% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 50% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 47% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 42% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 41% | 31% | |
| 2008 | 42% | 30% | |
| 2007 | 34% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Nissan Micra fails: wheels & tyres (9.4% of tests, more than most cars), steering & suspension (7.2% of tests, more than most cars), wheel alignment (7.2% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.4% of tests).
Common Nissan Micra problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
CVT automatic whine / judder · €1,200–€3,000
Listen for whining as speed rises and any surge or judder pulling away.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 54 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~180k km | ~€270 | 48 |
| 0.9 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€190 | 10 |
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: oil burning and timing chain.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Nissan Micra
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Nissan Micra
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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