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C21 UGS

2013 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

283,248 mi
Last recorded283,248 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Trafic94,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 UGS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 283,248 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 283,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 118,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 281,026 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,096 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 112,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 278,927 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 278,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 107,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 275,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 101,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 273,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 273,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2021 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 268,700 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 268,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 265,821 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 265,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 260,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 260,086 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 227,580 miles

both rear tyres wearing worn to 1.6mm

Fail 21 Mar 2018 227,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing worn to 1.6mm

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 196,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 196,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,500 miles

tyres getting low on tread all 4

Pass 30 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,327 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 80,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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C21 UGS is a 2013 Renault Trafic in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

Across all 2013 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 94,948 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C21 UGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C21 UGS is a 2013 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 February 2013.

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