Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI reliable? We analysed 1,745 real MOT tests across 391 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Trafic Sport 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 Sport Energy DCI.
Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 251 | 76.9% | 37,372 | 62,091 | 88,144 |
| 2020 | 1,168 | 78.3% | 32,152 | 55,629 | 86,647 |
| 2019 | 286 | 81.5% | 32,474 | 53,122 | 79,437 |
How Long Does a Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI Last?
Based on 391 Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.5% MOT pass rate from 286 tests
76.9% MOT pass rate from 251 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.5% across 286 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.9% — 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 Sport 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 Sport Energy DCI THIS CAR | 78.7% | 1,745 | 56,445 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 |
| Peugeot 5008 Allure Premium Bluehdi Ss | 87.3% | 1,930 | 35,096 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Trafic Sport Energy DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.7% across 1,745 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 Sport 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 Sport Energy DCI owner drives around 13,383 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.