2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,816 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,816 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.9%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.2%
  2. Suspension40.1%
  3. Brakes38.6%
  4. Steering14.0%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2009 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2009 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,816 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Trafic?

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

Is the 2009 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).