Renault Kangoo extreme dci vs Renault Trafic: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Kangoo extreme dci
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Renault Kangoo extreme dci (57%) 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 Kangoo extreme dci | Renault Trafic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 57% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 43% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 2.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 127,233 mi | 136,386 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 174,458 |
Most common faults
Renault Kangoo extreme dci
- Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- SPANNER LIGHT IS ON ?
- NOISEY GEARBOX
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
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 Kangoo extreme dci (57%) and Renault Trafic (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.