2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

2,770 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,770 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    119 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  7. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.5%
    50 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working1.4%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Suspension7.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Brakes6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Dacia Logan?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2016 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,770 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Dacia Logan?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Dacia Logan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).