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Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI reliable? We analysed 2,448 real MOT tests across 559 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,448 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.9%
Typical Mileage
37,329mi
Annual Mileage
8,993mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI.

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Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

82.2%
2021
84.8%
2020
83.5%
2019

Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10

Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,565 mi/yr
Typical
8,993 mi/yr
Average
12,455 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,414 mi/yr

Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 484 82.2% 20,570 33,610 57,592
2020 1,524 84.8% 18,854 37,488 65,640
2019 393 83.5% 19,940 43,308 75,965

How Long Does a Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI Last?

Based on 559 Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.5 years
Median
5.0 years

Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
37,329 mi
75th Percentile
66,864 mi
95th Percentile
128,496 mi
Max Recorded
241,015 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

84.8% MOT pass rate from 1,524 tests

Year to avoid
2021

82.2% MOT pass rate from 484 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.8% across 1,524 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI THIS CAR 83.9% 2,448 37,329 mi — yrs
Renault Clio 67.1% 14,729,048 62,807 mi 33 yrs
Renault Megane 67.3% 7,306,346 70,453 mi 30 yrs
Renault Laguna 64.6% 2,783,232 89,257 mi 32 yrs
Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition 87.3% 2,426 21,330 mi — yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI?

The Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.9% across 2,448 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Trafic Business Energy 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 Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI owner drives around 8,993 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.

Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI reliable?
Based on 2,448 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI has a 83.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI does around 8,993 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic Business Energy 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.
What is the best year to buy a Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic Business Energy DCI is 2020 with a 84.8% pass rate across 1,524 tests.