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Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI reliable? We analysed 1,201 real MOT tests across 343 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,201 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.5%
Typical Mileage
61,223mi
Annual Mileage
11,138mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ 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 SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI.

Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

81.2%
2021
77.8%
2020

Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ 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 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ 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
6,417 mi/yr
Typical
11,138 mi/yr
Average
12,903 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,136 mi/yr

Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 549 81.2% 35,085 53,447 71,493
2020 576 77.8% 44,072 66,551 85,270

How Long Does a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI Last?

Based on 343 Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
61,223 mi
75th Percentile
81,427 mi
95th Percentile
117,164 mi
Max Recorded
164,717 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI

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

Best year
2021

81.2% MOT pass rate from 549 tests

Year to avoid
2020

77.8% MOT pass rate from 576 tests

The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.2% across 549 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.8% — 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 SL30 B-ness+ 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 SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI THIS CAR 79.5% 1,201 61,223 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
BMW R60/6 89.6% 819 43,675 mi 52 yrs

Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI?

The Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.5% across 1,201 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 SL30 B-ness+ 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 SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI owner drives around 11,138 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 SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI reliable?
Based on 1,201 MOT tests, the Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI has a 79.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI do per year?
The typical Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI does around 11,138 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ 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 SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Renault Trafic SL30 B-ness+ Energy DCI is 2021 with a 81.2% pass rate across 549 tests.