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DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,037 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests (2024)

1,037

Avg Mileage

19,626 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the DACIA brand average of 89%.

At 3 years old, 95% of DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCEs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,037 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 19,626 miles.

How does the 2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars817th out of 3,373(top 24%)
Rank among all DACIA models14th out of 89(top 16%)
vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+3% (92% avg)
vs DACIA average+6% (89% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE has 19,626 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 SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE 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.

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About the 2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE

The 2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 1,037 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It ranks in the top 24% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 19,626 miles at 3 years old, DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE 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 SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE?

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 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE

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 SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE

The DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL TCE is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: