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Common Dacia Logan Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Dacia Logan MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 24,963 real MOT tests across 8 model years.

Segment: small family car | Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

82%

Dacia Logan pass rate

89%

Dacia average

82%

National average

The Dacia Logan has an average MOT pass rate of 82%, which is 7 points below the Dacia average and equal to the national average. Newer DACIA LOGANs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.

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Most Common Dacia Logan MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Dacia Logan, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Tyres

Moderate likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Body & Structure

Moderate likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Dacia Logan Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2013
76%
Worst year
2014
77%
2015
78%
2016
83%
2017
84%
2018
84%
2019
87%
2020
89%
Best year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2020Petrol0.9L89%10%
2019Petrol0.9L87%13%
2018Petrol1.0L84%15%
2017Petrol1.0L84%16%
2016Diesel1.5L83%17%
2015Diesel1.5L78%22%
2014Diesel1.5L77%22%
2013Diesel1.5L76%23%

Most Reliable Year

2020

89% pass rate from 898 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2013

76% pass rate from 746 tests

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Dacia Logan Running Costs

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Dacia Logan FAQ

What are the most common Dacia Logan problems?

The most common Dacia Logan MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, exhaust & emissions, steering issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 24,963 real tests.

Is the Dacia Logan reliable?

The Dacia Logan has an average MOT pass rate of 82%, which is equal to the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Dacia Logan is most reliable?

The 2020 Dacia Logan is the most reliable year with a 89% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2013 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 76%.

How much does it cost to fix common Dacia Logan faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Dacia Logan typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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