The passenger compartment of the Micra remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both driver and passenger.  Nissan demonstrated that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width frontal impact, the driver was well protected.  Dummy readings for the rear passenger indicated that the pelvis had slipped under the seatbelt and protection of this body area was rated as poor.  Otherwise, protection was good or adequate.  In the side barrier test, all critical body areas were well protected and the Micra scored maximum points.  In the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body areas was good.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision.  However, a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated poor whiplash protection there.  The Micra as, as standard, an autonomous emergency braking system that operates at the low speeds typical of city driving at which many whiplash injuries are caused.  The system performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with collisions avoided in at most test speeds.

In the frontal offset test, dummy readings indicated good protection for all critical body areas of the 10 year dummy.  For the 6 year dummy, protection of the chest was rated as marginal and that of other critical body areas was good.  In the side barrier test, protection of both dummies was good and the Micra scored maximum points.  The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position.  Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded.  All of the restraint types for which the Micra is designed could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.

The bonnet provided predominantly good or adequate protection to the head of a struck pedestrian, with poor results recorded in the stiff windscreen pillars.  The bumper provided good protection to pedestrians' legs and the protection of the pelvis area was also good at all test locations.  The Micra has, as part of its option pack, an autonomous emergency braking system that detects pedestrians.  The score for that system is not included in this rating.

A seatbelt reminder is standard for front and rear seats.  The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking system performed adequately in tests of its effectiveness at highway speeds.  The Micra also has as standard a driver set speed limitation device.  As part of its option pack, the Micra has a lane keep assistance system, the score for which is not included in this rating.