Based on 3,499 MOT tests from 340 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every RENAULT TRAFIC has the same fault.
RENAULT TRAFIC's have a average reliability rating of 495/999. The score was calculated from the average of every RENAULT TRAFIC that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2019 | 703/999Very good | 81,774 miles | 5,898 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2016 | 623/999Good | 81,966 miles | 7,632 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2015 | 590/999Above average | 81,735 miles | 10,278 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2013 | 502/999Above average | 85,149 miles | 7,279 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2010 | 391/999Fair | 85,728 miles | 4,289 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2008 | 363/999Fair | 91,181 miles | 3,071 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2004 | 340/999Fair | 88,870 miles | 3,109 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2002 | 356/999Fair | 92,144 miles | 1,434 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1985 | 543/999Above average | 107,663 miles | 506 vehicles |
| Petrol | 1984 | 538/999Above average | 104,013 miles | 689 vehicles |
Based on 3,499 MOT tests from 340 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
340
MOT tests
3,499
Pass rate
68.8%
Median mileage
105,001 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every RENAULT TRAFIC has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 621 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 416 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 258 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 171 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.
What to inspect
Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 122 advisory comments and 31 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record shock absorbers or dampers that were leaking, misting, or insecure. A light misting of oil on a damper is not an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS LIGHT MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (B))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 150 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 149 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 112 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 76 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | 100% | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2023 | 22 | 25 | 80% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2022 | 11 | 22 | 81.8% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2021 | 21 | 86 | 69.8% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2020 | 9 | 47 | 74.5% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2019 | 23 | 153 | 71.2% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2018 | 12 | 101 | 71.3% | Shock absorber issues, Brake disc wear |
| 2017 | 34 | 300 | 75% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2016 | 16 | 170 | 68.8% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2015 | 29 | 329 | 72.3% | Tyre wear, Track rod wear |
| 2014 | 20 | 260 | 66.9% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2013 | 11 | 174 | 61.5% | Anti-roll bar issues, Tyre wear |
| 2012 | 9 | 124 | 71.8% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2011 | 12 | 222 | 66.7% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2010 | 12 | 238 | 63.4% | Brake disc wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2009 | 9 | 189 | 67.2% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2008 | 8 | 178 | 75.3% | Brake disc wear, Corrosion |
| 2007 | 10 | 239 | 64.9% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Shock absorber issues. Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Common problems tell you what can affect RENAULT TRAFICs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.