Renault Trafic MOT Results

Registered in 2009
47.2% pass rate
from 3,789 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2009 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (87% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.079% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (40% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (80% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
  • 22% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (65% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Linkage
        • 0.053% fail on Pivot
        • 0.026% fail on Relay lever
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (49% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Hazard warning (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (29% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (29% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.079% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (26% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.84% fail on Horn
      • 0.079% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.63% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.053% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
        • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.58% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Pump
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering column
    • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (54% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.66% fail on View to rear
      • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.026% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.45% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission (21% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (39% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 4.9% fail on Joints (39% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.026% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (83% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Bracket
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.026% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
        • 0.026% fail on Catch
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.079% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure (90% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (90% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis (85% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition (85% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Load security
      • 0.053% fail on Loading door
    • 0.026% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.026% fail on Carrier
    • 0.026% fail on Towbar
      • 0.026% fail on Other towbar components
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.45% fail on Size/type (96% worse than other 2009 vans)
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (24% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (67% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (30% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Requirements
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment
      • 0.026% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.026% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.053% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.053% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.026% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.026% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.026% fail on Steps