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C555 DYC

1985 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

229,126 mi
Last recorded229,126 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Renault Trafic80,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 DYC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 229,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 229,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 226,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 223,004 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s outrigger /jacking point corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 222,996 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s outrigger /jacking point corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 222,306 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 222,306 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

hazard lights inop

Pass 28 Apr 2018 221,703 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 221,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 221,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 221,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 220,835 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 220,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 220,354 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 220,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 219,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 219,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 218,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 217,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 217,360 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 213,359 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding a little

Pass 14 Jul 2009 212,498 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 212,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 208,792 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 208,728 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 204,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2007 204,274 miles

o/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2006 200,212 miles

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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C555 DYC is a 1985 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 80,862 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 C555 DYC, 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 41 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C555 DYC registered?

C555 DYC is a 1985 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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