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CX18 VLC

2018 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Trafic66,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,102 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both sensors loose on the fittings on the lower arms (1.6 (c))

Rear loading door does not readily open can gain access from the ns but is securely closed

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear light is damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively both sensors loose on the fittings on the lower arms (1.6 (c))

Rear loading door does not readily open can gain access from the ns but is securely closed

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour part (30%) showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing age related deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 64,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour part (30%) showing white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing age related deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 45,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 30,606 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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CX18 VLC is a 2018 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,056 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 CX18 VLC, 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 8 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX18 VLC registered?

CX18 VLC is a 2018 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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