New registrations in Europe
745,456 new Nissan Micra cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were France (5,486), Italy (5,315), Germany (4,194).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26,513 | 124 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 28,810 | 127 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 38,512 | 132 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 63,294 | 135 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 75,538 | 139 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 87,889 | 106 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 60,665 | — |
| 2015 | 66,301 | — |
| 2014 | 59,717 | — |
| 2013 | 47,610 | — |
| 2012 | 55,469 | — |
| 2011 | 68,032 | — |
| 2010 | 67,106 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
5,976 Nissan Micra cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 6.7 l/100 km on the road, against 5.6 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 19% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,976 | 6.7 | 5.6 | +19% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Nissan Micra uses 6.7 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,000 litres: £1,741 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1,741 |
| Italy | €2,011 |
| France | €2,223 |
| Germany | €2,174 |
| Spain | €1,776 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | 2 |
| 2023 Micra | — | 474 |
| 2022 Micra | 26,513 | 5,515 |
| 2021 Micra | 28,810 | 6,536 |
| 2020 Micra | 38,512 | 6,113 |
| 2019 Micra | 63,294 | 8,372 |
| 2018 Micra | 75,538 | 9,689 |
| 2017 Micra | 87,889 | 12,267 |
| 2016 Micra | 60,665 | 10,540 |
| 2015 Micra | 66,301 | 12,769 |
| 2014 Micra | 59,717 | 13,789 |
| 2013 Micra | 47,610 | 11,217 |
| 2012 Micra | 55,469 | 11,010 |
| 2011 Micra | 68,032 | 12,055 |
| 2010 Micra | 67,106 | 14,387 |
| 2009 Micra | — | 14,069 |
| 2008 Micra | — | 12,386 |
| 2007 Micra | — | 11,119 |
| 2006 Micra | — | 14,087 |
| 2005 Micra | — | 11,353 |
| 2004 Micra | — | 7,557 |
| 2003 Micra | — | 6,606 |
| 2002 Micra | — | 5,207 |
| 2001 Micra | — | 2,842 |
| 2000 Micra | — | 1,826 |
| 1999 Micra | — | 1,420 |
| 1998 Micra | — | 887 |
| 1997 Micra | — | 456 |
| 1996 Micra | — | 355 |
| 1995 Micra | — | 214 |
| 1994 Micra | — | 152 |
| 1993 Micra | — | 111 |
| 1992 | — | 90 |
| 1991 | — | 79 |
| 1990 | — | 69 |
| 1989 | — | 55 |
| 1988 | — | 44 |
| 1987 | — | 22 |
| 1986 | — | 12 |
| 1985 | — | 7 |
| 1983 | — | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in 2023 (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 5 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.7–7.9 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Micra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Micra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2017 | Micra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.9 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| 2016 | Micra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Micra · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 6.6 | 7.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
2,956 Micra cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| 2016 | 195 | 194 | 0 |
| 2015 | 227 | 225 | 0 |
| 2014 | 181 | 178 | 0 |
| 2013 | 242 | 234 | 5 |
| 2012 | 268 | 253 | 9 |
| 2011 | 340 | 324 | 13 |
| 2010 | 226 | 217 | 7 |
| 2009 | 173 | 162 | 7 |
| 2008 | 252 | 241 | 8 |
| 2007 | 220 | 201 | 12 |
| 2006 | 207 | 200 | 1 |
| 2005 | 182 | 175 | 1 |
| 2004 | 191 | 185 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
47,572 Micra cars are on Dutch roads; 13% arrived later as imports, and 1,712 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 524 | €34,469 |
| 2025 | 69 | €35,399 |
| 2023 | 784 | €25,940 |
| 2022 | 2,026 | €24,491 |
| 2021 | 1,158 | €23,691 |
| 2020 | 2,179 | €22,191 |
| 2019 | 3,402 | €21,441 |
| 2018 | 4,488 | €19,891 |
| 2017 | 2,766 | €19,241 |
| 2016 | 994 | €16,110 |
| 2015 | 1,191 | €15,510 |
| 2014 | 1,219 | €15,125 |
| 2013 | 1,461 | €14,405 |
| 2012 | 1,870 | €14,474 |
| 2011 | 2,155 | €13,425 |
| 2010 | 665 | €13,314 |
| 2009 | 972 | €14,198 |
| 2008 | 1,708 | €14,790 |
| 2007 | 1,135 | €19,168 |
| 2006 | 3,288 | €21,345 |
| 2005 | 2,806 | €14,488 |
| 2004 | 2,529 | €14,373 |
| 2003 | 2,425 | €14,058 |
| 2002 | 979 | — |
| 2001 | 691 | — |
| 2000 | 1,018 | — |
| 1999 | 829 | — |
| 1998 | 670 | — |
| 1997 | 398 | — |
| 1996 | 254 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
13,376 Micra cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 99% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 | — |
| 2023 | 28 | — |
| 2022 | 134 | 47,000 km |
| 2021 | 153 | 49,000 km |
| 2020 | 213 | 57,000 km |
| 2019 | 443 | 67,000 km |
| 2018 | 838 | 79,000 km |
| 2017 | 643 | 87,000 km |
| 2016 | 377 | 92,000 km |
| 2015 | 733 | 104,000 km |
| 2014 | 444 | 118,000 km |
| 2013 | 421 | 115,000 km |
| 2012 | 567 | 128,000 km |
| 2011 | 861 | 137,000 km |
| 2010 | 271 | 151,000 km |
| 2009 | 239 | 161,000 km |
| 2008 | 500 | 169,000 km |
| 2007 | 617 | 174,000 km |
| 2006 | 893 | 193,000 km |
| 2005 | 707 | 192,000 km |
| 2004 | 684 | 191,000 km |
| 2003 | 735 | 188,000 km |
| 2002 | 408 | 163,000 km |
| 2001 | 308 | 168,000 km |
| 2000 | 351 | 172,000 km |
| 1999 | 452 | 182,000 km |
| 1998 | 307 | 183,000 km |
| 1997 | 249 | 198,000 km |
| 1996 | 175 | 193,000 km |
| 1995 | 121 | 202,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 4,619 Micra cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 41 of those collisions were fatal and 906 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 803 | 8 | 163 |
| 2024 | 836 | 7 | 187 |
| 2023 | 965 | 11 | 193 |
| 2022 | 1,028 | 9 | 206 |
| 2021 | 987 | 6 | 157 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
225,764 Micra cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | 474 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5,515 | 19 |
| 2021 | 6,536 | 30 |
| 2020 | 6,113 | 47 |
| 2019 | 8,372 | 65 |
| 2018 | 9,689 | 85 |
| 2017 | 12,267 | 171 |
| 2016 | 10,540 | 137 |
| 2015 | 12,769 | 178 |
| 2014 | 13,789 | 231 |
| 2013 | 11,217 | 265 |
| 2012 | 11,010 | 280 |
| 2011 | 12,055 | 364 |
| 2010 | 14,387 | 666 |
| 2009 | 14,069 | 734 |
| 2008 | 12,386 | 802 |
| 2007 | 11,119 | 1,014 |
| 2006 | 14,087 | 1,680 |
| 2005 | 11,353 | 2,188 |
| 2004 | 7,557 | 2,362 |
| 2003 | 6,606 | 3,366 |
| 2002 | 5,207 | 4,119 |
| 2001 | 2,842 | 3,696 |
| 2000 | 1,826 | 3,590 |
| 1999 | 1,420 | 3,361 |
| 1998 | 887 | 2,634 |
| 1997 | 456 | 1,794 |
| 1996 | 355 | 1,394 |
| 1995 | 214 | 1,098 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
255,639 Micra cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 64% passed first time, against 65% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 233 | 93% |
| 2020 | 6,361 | 91% |
| 2019 | 8,625 | 88% |
| 2018 | 10,043 | 81% |
| 2017 | 12,732 | 74% |
| 2016 | 10,756 | 79% |
| 2015 | 12,971 | 76% |
| 2014 | 14,108 | 74% |
| 2013 | 11,480 | 69% |
| 2012 | 11,593 | 65% |
| 2011 | 12,750 | 64% |
| 2010 | 16,117 | 61% |
| 2009 | 16,159 | 61% |
| 2008 | 14,823 | 61% |
| 2007 | 13,864 | 57% |
| 2006 | 18,802 | 55% |
| 2005 | 16,838 | 51% |
| 2004 | 12,016 | 52% |
| 2003 | 11,283 | 52% |
| 2002 | 8,415 | 54% |
| 2001 | 4,981 | 53% |
| 2000 | 3,498 | 51% |
| 1999 | 2,781 | 53% |
| 1998 | 1,685 | 53% |
| 1997 | 838 | 54% |
| 1996 | 602 | 54% |
| 1995 | 390 | 57% |
| 1994 | 295 | 57% |
| 1993 | 199 | 62% |
| 1992 | 135 | 66% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Micra | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| Suspension | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| Visibility | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Brakes | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Tyres | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.2% | 5.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | 1.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Micra in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A production anomaly at the supplier’s facility may cause delamination of the anode in a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and can damage the current collector and separator, potentially leading to an internal short circuit in the traction batter…
The driver's seat may be faulty, which can cause the seat belt anchorages not to function as intended, creating a risk of injury in the case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicl…
Cracks can be developed in the passenger airbag. This will impair it's protective function, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Cracks may form in the front wheel hub. The front wheel hub could consequently break leading to the front wheel become detached.
The seat belt retractor internal car sensor may not function as intended. In the event of an accident, the retractors could fail to lock and in such circumstances the seatbelt would not restrain the occupant.
The ignition switch harness may not be correctly locked in position. As a result the connector may disconnect, which could result in engine shut down while driving with no possibility to restart.
As a result of a design change to the engine ignition coils fitted, the internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case, this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IP…
The push engine start switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to stop unexpectedly.
There is a possibility that the lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted from the steering system during manufacture. If this is the case, the upper bearing would be overloaded and, if left in this condition, the pinion may disengage causing loss of s…
Due to an Engine Control Module (ECM) software error, under certain very limited engine start conditions, the ECM may set an incorrect engine throttle valve position. As a result, at engine speeds in excess of 3600 rpm, the vehicle may briefly accelerate unexp…
The driver airbag inflator may have been assembled incorrectly. In the event of deployment of the airbag, the gas flow path may be blocked increasing the internal pressure in the inflator. As a result, the driver airbag inflator casing may crack and fragment c…
The fixing bolt of the steering wheel may initially have been insufficiently tightened. The tightening torque of the fixing bolt may deteriorate over time as the steering wheel boss material is susceptible to temperature changes that may cause a loss of axial …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0