Nissan X-trail Sport DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan X-trail Sport DCI reliable? We analysed 1,335 real MOT tests across 396 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan X-trail Sport DCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include track rod end ball joint has excessive play, tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60hr17 and tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder and down to casing rubber. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan X-trail Sport DCI.
Nissan X-trail Sport DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan X-trail Sport DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan X-trail Sport DCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan X-trail Sport DCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan X-trail Sport DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan X-trail Sport DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan X-trail Sport DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan X-trail Sport DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan X-trail Sport DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan X-trail Sport DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan X-trail Sport 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 Sport DCI THIS CAR | 71.5% | 1,335 | 133,426 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 |
| Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto | 67.9% | 713 | 59,606 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan X-trail Sport DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan X-trail Sport DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 1,335 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan X-trail Sport DCI are track rod end ball joint has excessive play (1 recorded failures), tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60hr17 (1), and tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder and down to casing rubber (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/60r17. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan X-trail Sport DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan X-trail Sport DCI owner drives around 5,890 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.