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Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI reliable? We analysed 471 real MOT tests across 124 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 471 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.6%
Typical Mileage
74,034mi
Annual Mileage
9,638mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI.

Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,154 mi/yr
Typical
9,638 mi/yr
Average
10,419 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,663 mi/yr

Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
74,034 mi
75th Percentile
96,147 mi
95th Percentile
123,722 mi
Max Recorded
183,648 mi

How Does the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI THIS CAR 86.6% 471 74,034 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Vauxhall Vectra Ls 16V 71.1% 346 125,061 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI?

The Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 471 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI owner drives around 9,638 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI reliable?
Based on 471 MOT tests, the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI has a 86.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI does around 9,638 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.