Renault Scenic

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 71,466 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

71,466

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Scenic

The Renault Scenic was MOT tested 71,466 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2000 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 982 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Scenics pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 106,861 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 29,602 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Scenic is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1330cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Renault Scenic?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-6% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Scenic by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	94%	31	29,602 mi
2019	89%	510	28,809 mi
2018	89%	982	41,337 mi
2017	84%	1,983	48,772 mi
2016	81%	1,835	57,374 mi
2015	78%	5,255	67,031 mi
2014	73%	5,756	75,664 mi
2013	72%	5,616	81,180 mi
2012	72%	4,840	89,261 mi
2011	71%	7,833	92,428 mi
2010	71%	11,896	102,249 mi
2009	69%	3,844	100,802 mi
2008	67%	5,151	95,888 mi
2007	67%	6,321	95,613 mi
2006	67%	4,187	97,053 mi
2005	66%	1,980	70,151 mi
2004	68%	1,217	61,417 mi
2003	69%	937	95,108 mi
2002	69%	750	106,745 mi
2001	69%	416	110,838 mi
2000	65%	126	106,861 mi

Questions about the Renault Scenic

Is the Renault Scenic reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2000 to 2020), the Renault Scenic averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 71,466 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Renault Scenic has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Renault Scenic has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 65%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.