Renault Modus
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 23,189 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
23,189
Best Year
2010 (71%)
Years Covered
9
About the Renault Modus
The Renault Modus has been tested 23,189 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2004 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 2,850 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 66%. With just a 5 point spread, the Modus is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The RENAULT MODUS has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 83,727 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 61,987 miles.
Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Modus is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Renault Modus by Year
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