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FC55 BFC

2009 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,585 mi
Last recorded176,585 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC55 BFC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 176,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 173,879 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 173,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 168,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 168,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 150,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 143,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 143,905 miles

Front Registration plate insecure not fitted & layd on top of dashboard (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 141,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted in total (2 in rear & 1 in front center) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 141,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted in total (2 in rear & 1 in front center) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear high level stop light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2019 134,726 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,737 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 126,737 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt front most bank of seats in rear n/s (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,226 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt front most bank of seats in rear n/s (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,215 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,462 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,806 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,806 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,427 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,424 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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FC55 BFC is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 FC55 BFC, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FC55 BFC is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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