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DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,405 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests (2024)

1,405

Avg Mileage

23,181 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%.

At 3 years old, 91% of DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2s from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,405 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 23,181 miles.

How does the 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2180th out of 3,373(top 65%)
Rank among all DACIA models40th out of 89(top 45%)
vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-1% (92% avg)
vs DACIA average+2% (89% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 has 23,181 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202191%1,40523,181 mi
202090%1,63330,421 mi
201987%42134,067 mi

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About the 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2

The 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 1,405 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 23,181 miles at 3 years old, DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2 Reliability Trend

Newer DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 DACIA DUSTER ESSENTIAL TCE 4X2

If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: