What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Renault Trafic?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Renault Trafic are: Suspension (5.0% risk), Lamps & Electrics (3.9% risk), Brakes (2.8% risk).

Renault Trafic MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Renault Trafic reliable?

Based on 128,373 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Renault Trafic has a 26.3% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

26.3%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Renault Trafic vehicles

Based on 128,373 MOT tests

1.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Renault Trafic in this age bracket has a 26.3% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: suspension and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Renault Trafic are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 5.0%

Lamps & Electrics 3.9%

Brakes 2.8%

Tyres 2.3%

Visibility 1.8%

Steering 1.8%

Body & Chassis 0.5%

How Does This Compare?

Renault Trafic MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	20.5%	29,138	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	26.3%	128,373	Suspension
6-10 years	41.6%	191,995	Suspension
11-15 years	51.6%	103,546	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	49.2%	72,032	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Renault Trafic reliable?

3-5-year-old Renault Trafic vehicles have a 26.3% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Renault Trafic?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Suspension — 5.0% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 3.9% failure risk
Brakes — 2.8% failure risk

How can I prepare my Renault Trafic for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Renault Trafic, focus on: (1) Suspension — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Renault Trafic Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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