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Renault TRAFIC - 2021

120.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Renault TRAFIC, model year 2021. Sample size: 10,231 cars, 21,707 tests and 26,191 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 10,231 cars

The 2021 Renault Trafic exhibits a significantly higher overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 121 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 54% above the average of 79 defects per 100. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate for this model also rises, reaching 290 defects per 100 vehicles for those over 124,000 miles. The Trafic particularly struggles in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with its defect rates in these areas notably exceeding the averages. While some specific issues like tyre wear are common, the Trafic’s performance in categories like lights and electrics also stands out negatively.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 10,231 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 92.3% worse
76.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▼ 557.1% worse
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • A steering ball joint: worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment
Visibility
▼ 55.2% worse
22.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▼ 122.3% worse
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 15.8% worse
101.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 0.0% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Bumper: insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
  • A body panel or body component: damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
  • A main load-bearing structural member: fractured or deformed such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced
  • Fuel system: leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
Equipment
▼ 100.0% worse
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
  • A seat belt:
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • A seat belt: or flexible stalk damaged
Other
▼ 129.6% worse
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 290 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,750
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,511
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,921
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,586
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1,242
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 914
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 762
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 659
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 642
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 620

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 914
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 642
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 407
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 354
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 289
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 285
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 261
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 222
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 153
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 149