2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

3,757 MOT tests in 2024. 47.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time47.7%
Failed or needed repairs52.3%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,757 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.4%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.3%
  2. Brakes41.4%
  3. Suspension40.3%
  4. Steering14.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  6. Body & chassis10.8%
  7. Tyres6.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.3%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2006 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 47.7% of 2006 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,757 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).