Second Hand Nissan Note Roof Panel

The Nissan Note ran in two generations in the UK: the first generation (E11) covered 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (E12) ran from 2013 onwards. A roof panel from within the same generation should be your starting point, as the bodyshell changed completely between the E11 and E12. Never assume an E11 panel will cross to an E12 or vice versa, and always confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration number.

Both a 2008 and a 2012 Note fall within the first-generation E11 platform (2006–2013), so you are working within the same generation, which is a good sign. However, there were mid-generation pressing changes across that production run that can affect panel fit, and these are not always well-documented publicly, so you should confirm the exact match with the breaker quoting against both registration numbers before committing.

This question crosses the generation boundary: the E11 first generation ran up to 2013 and the E12 second generation started from 2013, so depending on the exact build dates of the two vehicles, you could be looking at two completely different bodyshells. Even if both cars are registered as 2013, one may be an E11 and the other an E12, making the roof panels incompatible. Always give the breaker both registration numbers so they can confirm which platform each car sits on before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect roof panel fitment on the Nissan Note — the pressing is the same whether your car is an Acenta, SE, or Tekna. What may differ cosmetically is whether a roof panel sourced from a different trim has a different paint code or whether it was factory-fitted with a sunroof, panoramic glass, or roof rails, so check those details with the breaker to avoid extra work on your end.

The Nissan Note was offered as a five-door hatchback in the UK throughout its production run, and the roof panel is specific to that body style. If you are comparing against a van or a differently bodied variant, the roof pressing would differ, but for the standard Note hatchback the door count is not a variable you need to worry about for the roof panel specifically.

A roof panel spans the full width of the car, so there is no nearside or offside distinction to worry about here, unlike a door skin or a wing. What you do need to match is the generation (E11 or E12), and you should check whether the donor car had any roof-mounted features such as a sunroof or aerial boss that differ from your own car, as these can complicate fitting. Confirm all of this with the breaker against your registration before buying.