Renault Trafic
From 197,632 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Trafics fare better: 2020 models pass at 78.9% vs 60.7% for 1992.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 18,913 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 18,913 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 13,952 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5,252 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4,986 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4,366 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4,064 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,926 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3,809 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3,563 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3,532 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19% of Trafic failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 67.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £171.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 69.2% while Petrol versions pass at 62.2%, a 7 percentage point gap.
Renault Trafic on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 15,612 newly registered in the past year with 5,723 leaving, a net gain of 9,889. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 163,339 | 17,294 | +3,849 | -1,328 | +2,521 |
| 2025 Q2 | 161,054 | 17,058 | +3,343 | -1,391 | +1,952 |
| 2025 Q1 | 158,968 | 17,192 | +4,147 | -1,401 | +2,746 |
| 2024 Q4 | 157,123 | 16,291 | +4,273 | -1,603 | +2,670 |
| 2024 Q3 | 155,362 | 15,382 | +4,844 | -1,841 | +3,003 |
| 2024 Q2 | 152,804 | 14,937 | +4,721 | -1,382 | +3,339 |
| 2024 Q1 | 149,349 | 15,053 | +3,232 | -1,855 | +1,377 |
| 2023 Q4 | 148,483 | 14,542 | +3,405 | -1,240 | +2,165 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafic Ll30 Advance Blue Dci | Diesel | 9,849 | 11% |
| Trafic Sl27 Sport Dci | Diesel | 6,189 | 7% |
| Trafic Sl27 Business + Dci | Diesel | 6,171 | 7% |
| Trafic Sl30 Advance Blue Dci | Diesel | 6,167 | 7% |
| Trafic Sl27 Business Dci | Diesel | 5,956 | 7% |
| Trafic Sl27 Sport Nav Engy Dci | Diesel | 4,545 | 5% |
| Trafic Sl27 Dci 100 Swb | Diesel | 4,441 | 5% |
| Trafic Sl27 Sport Nav Dci | Diesel | 4,372 | 5% |
| Trafic Sl27+ Dci 115 | Diesel | 4,301 | 5% |
| Trafic Sl27 Dci | Diesel | 3,912 | 4% |
| Trafic Ll30 Extra Blue Dci | Diesel | 3,771 | 4% |
| Trafic Ll29 Sport Nav Engy Dci | Diesel | 3,446 | 4% |
| Trafic Sl28 B-Ness + Blue Dci | Diesel | 3,378 | 4% |
| Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci | Diesel | 3,224 | 4% |
| Trafic Ll29 Dci 115 | Diesel | 3,084 | 4% |
| Trafic Ll29 Business Dci | Diesel | 3,001 | 3% |
| Trafic Sl27 Sport Dci 115 | Diesel | 2,991 | 3% |
| Trafic Sl27 Sport Energy Dci | Diesel | 2,933 | 3% |
| Trafic Sl28 Sport Blue Dci | Diesel | 2,853 | 3% |
| Trafic Sl27 Dci 115 | Diesel | 2,742 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2019 | 77.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2018 | 75.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2017 | 72.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
28 earlier years
| 2016 | 71.6% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2015 | 70.3% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2014 | 66% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2013 | 64.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2012 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2011 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2008 | 64.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 64.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2006 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2005 | 62.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 62.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2003 | 64.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2002 | 92.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2001 | 64.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 1998 | 73.1% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1997 | 66.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1996 | 69.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1995 | 66% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1994 | 61.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 1993 | 62.7% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1992 | 60.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1991 | 59.1% | vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1990 | 57.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1989 | 61.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1988 | 57.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1987 | 61.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Trafics tested had between 107,069 and 164,170 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 138,924 median miles, the Trafic has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
| Renault Master | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Trafic MOT pass rate?
The Renault Trafic has a 69.1% MOT pass rate based on 197,632 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Trafic?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Trafic is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 18,913 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Renault Trafics are on UK roads?
There are 163,339 Renault Trafics currently licensed on UK roads, with 17,294 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Trafic at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Trafic is 138,924 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 107,069 and 164,170 miles.
Buying a used Trafic?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £171 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.