Renault Scenic
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 71,466 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
71,466
Best Year
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
21
How reliable is the Renault Scenic?
Renault Scenic by Year
| 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 |
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About the Renault Scenic
The Renault Scenic has been tested 71,466 times in 2024 MOT data across 21 model years (2000 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 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 2020 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 29 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer RENAULT SCENICs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
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.
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