New registrations in Europe
5,888 new Nissan Primastar 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 Germany (788), France (268), Italy (135).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,360 | 189 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 15 | 192 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 1 | — |
| 2015 | 46 | — |
| 2014 | 1,108 | — |
| 2013 | 1,074 | — |
| 2012 | 766 | — |
| 2011 | 799 | — |
| 2010 | 719 | — |
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
4,252 Nissan Primastar cars and vans registered in Europe between 2022 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel van versions average 8.8 l/100 km on the road, against 7.0 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 26% more.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,651 | 8.6 | 7.1 | +21% |
| Diesel van | 2,601 | 8.8 | 7.0 | +26% |
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 Primastar uses 8.6 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,280 litres: €3,008 at this week's average price in France, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel |
|---|---|
| France | €3,008 |
| Germany | €2,906 |
| Italy | €2,878 |
| Sweden | €2,617 |
| Spain | €2,423 |
| United Kingdom | £2,556 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,360 | — |
| 2014 | 1,108 | 17 |
| 2013 | 1,074 | 10 |
| 2012 | 766 | 11 |
| 2011 | 799 | 25 |
| 2010 | 719 | 4 |
| 2009 | — | 5 |
| 2008 | — | 16 |
| 2007 | — | 25 |
| 2006 | — | 11 |
| 2005 | — | 4 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | 1 |
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
In New Zealand
1 Primastar cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
50 Primastar cars are on Dutch roads; 6% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21 | — |
| 2004 | 29 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
32 Primastar cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 100% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 | 257,000 km |
| 2010 | 11 | 286,000 km |
| 2009 | 5 | 239,000 km |
| 2007 | 5 | 287,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
164 Primastar cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | — |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 10 | — |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 |
| 2013 | 10 | 2 |
| 2012 | 11 | 4 |
| 2011 | 25 | 11 |
| 2010 | 4 | — |
| 2009 | 5 | 8 |
| 2008 | 16 | 27 |
| 2007 | 25 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 | 15 |
| 2005 | 4 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
10,166 Primastar cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 47% passed first time, against 59% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 457 | 52% |
| 2013 | 526 | 47% |
| 2012 | 516 | 47% |
| 2011 | 1,004 | 45% |
| 2010 | 475 | 45% |
| 2009 | 851 | 46% |
| 2008 | 1,024 | 49% |
| 2007 | 1,504 | 48% |
| 2006 | 1,264 | 49% |
| 2005 | 1,128 | 45% |
| 2004 | 869 | 48% |
| 2003 | 548 | 44% |
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 | Primastar | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Suspension | 25.4% | 15.7% |
| Brakes | 22.2% | 11.1% |
| Steering | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| Visibility | 11.1% | 6.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Tyres | 7.0% | 7.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.7% | 5.6% |
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 Primastar in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
There may be cracks in the metallic structure of the steering wheel and as a consequence the structural resistance of the steering wheel may be compromised. The steering wheel could break and become detached from the steering column, resulting in a loss of ste…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0