Renault Trafic vs Renault Trafic sport energy dci: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Trafic
68%
MOT pass rate · 174,458 vehicles
Renault Trafic sport energy dci
79%
MOT pass rate · 394 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Trafic sport energy dci is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Trafic | Renault Trafic sport energy dci |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 136,386 mi | 84,373 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 174,458 | 394 |
Most common faults
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)
Renault Trafic sport energy dci
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Trafic sport energy dci is the more reliable of the two — 79% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.