Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci
64%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci (64%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 64% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 36% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 307,094 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Renault Trafic
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci (64%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Renault G-scenic expression 7 dci report Full Renault Trafic report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.