Renault Common MOT Problems (2026)
Renault models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 1,862,512 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Renault MOT pass rate: 80%
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Models tested
Renault Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renault Espace | 31% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Renault Modus | 30% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Renault Grand Modus | 30% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Renault Grand Espace | 30% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 5 | Renault G | 29% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear |
Most Reliable Renault Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Renault Models by Fail Rate
Every Renault model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic | 2005 | 66% | 34% | |
| Clio | 1999 | 65% | 34% | |
| Modus | 2004 | 66% | 34% | |
| Kangoo | 2001 | 65% | 34% | |
| Laguna | 2003 | 66% | 34% | |
| Megane | 2005 | 67% | 33% | |
| Grand Scenic | 2007 | 66% | 33% | |
| Grand Scenic | 2008 | 66% | 33% | |
| Grand Scenic | 2005 | 66% | 33% | |
| Espace | 2007 | 66% | 33% | |
| Espace | 2008 | 67% | 33% | |
| Clio | 1997 | 65% | 33% | |
| Clio | 2007 | 68% | 32% | |
| Clio | 2006 | 68% | 32% | |
| Clio | 2005 | 67% | 32% | |
| Megane | 2008 | 68% | 32% | |
| Grand Scenic | 2010 | 68% | 32% | |
| Megane | 2006 | 67% | 32% | |
| Scenic | 2007 | 67% | 32% | |
| Scenic | 2008 | 67% | 32% | |
| Modus | 2005 | 68% | 32% | |
| Scenic | 2006 | 67% | 32% | |
| Megane | 2004 | 66% | 32% | |
| Clio | 2000 | 67% | 32% | |
| Grand Scenic | 2006 | 67% | 32% | |
| Grand Espace | 2007 | 68% | 32% | |
| G Scenic D-Que TT Energy Dciss | 2012 | 67% | 32% | |
| Clio | 2011 | 69% | 31% | |
| Clio | 2008 | 68% | 31% | |
| Clio | 2004 | 68% | 31% | |
| Megane | 2007 | 68% | 31% | |
| Kangoo | 2011 | 69% | 31% | |
| Clio | 2003 | 68% | 31% | |
| Kangoo | 2010 | 68% | 31% | |
| Kangoo | 2005 | 69% | 31% | |
| Kangoo | 2004 | 69% | 31% | |
| Modus | 2006 | 69% | 31% | |
| Modus | 2007 | 68% | 31% | |
| Kangoo | 2003 | 67% | 31% | |
| Grand Scenic | 2009 | 69% | 31% | |
| Laguna | 2007 | 69% | 31% | |
| Grand Modus | 2008 | 69% | 31% | |
| Scenic | 2004 | 68% | 31% | |
| Laguna | 2006 | 69% | 31% | |
| Clio | 1998 | 68% | 31% | |
| Scenic | 2002 | 69% | 31% | |
| Laguna | 2004 | 67% | 31% | |
| Koleos | 2008 | 68% | 31% | |
| Scenic | 2001 | 69% | 31% | |
| Gscenic Privilege T-T Dci | 2010 | 69% | 31% |
Showing top 50 of 251 model/year combinations. View all Renault models
Renault MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Renault cars?
The most common MOT problems on Renault cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Renault diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Renault models with at least 1,000 tests, the Renault Espace has the highest average fail rate at 31%.
Which Renault model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Renault Captur S Edition Tce Auto has the best MOT record of the Renault models with at least 1,000 tests: 95% of its 4,526 MOT tests ended in a pass and 5% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Renault?
The average MOT pass rate for Renault is 80%, based on 1,862,512 MOT tests across 154 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 20% of MOT tests on Renault cars ended in a fail.
Renault Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Renault model
Every Renault model, A to Z (72)
- Renault Arkana RS Line E-Tech HEV Auto
- Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech HEV A
- Renault Captur
- Renault Captur Iconic Dci
- Renault Captur Iconic Tce
- Renault Captur Iconic Tce Auto
- Renault Captur Play Tce
- Renault Captur RS Line Tce Auto
- Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech HEV A
- Renault Captur S Edition E-Tech PHEV A
- Renault Captur S Edition Tce
- Renault Captur S Edition Tce Auto
- Renault Captur SE Limited Tce
- Renault Clio
- Renault Clio Iconic Blue Dci
- Renault Clio Iconic Sce
- Renault Clio Iconic Tce
- Renault Clio Launch Edition E-Tech A
- Renault Clio Play Sce
- Renault Clio Play Tce
- Renault Clio RS Line E-Tech HEV Auto
- Renault Clio RS Line Tce
- Renault Clio RS Line Tce Auto
- Renault Clio S Edition E-Tech Auto
- Renault Clio S Edition Tce
- Renault Clio S Edition Tce CVT
- Renault Espace
- Renault G
- Renault G Scenic D-Que TT Energy Dciss
- Renault Grand Espace
- Renault Grand Modus
- Renault Grand Scenic
- Renault Kadjar
- Renault Kangoo
- Renault Kangoo Business + ML20 I Ze 33
- Renault Kangoo Business LL21 I Ze 33
- Renault Kangoo LL21 B-Ness Energy Dci
- Renault Kangoo LL21 Bness + Energy Dci
- Renault Koleos
- Renault Koleos GT Line Blue Dci 4X4CVT
- Renault Koleos GT Line Blue Dci CVT
- Renault Laguna
- Renault LL29 Dci 100
- Renault Master
- Renault Master LM35 Business Blue Dci
- Renault Master LM35 Business Dci
- Renault Megane
- Renault Megane Scenic
- Renault Modus
- Renault R5
- Renault Scenic
- Renault Trafic
- Renault Trafic Business Energy Dci
- Renault Trafic LL30 B-Ness+ Energy Dci
- Renault Trafic LL30 Sport Energy Dci
- Renault Trafic SL28 B-Ness+ Energy Dci
- Renault Trafic SL28 Black Ed Engy Dci
- Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci
- Renault Trafic SL28 Sport Energy Dci A
- Renault Trafic SL30 B-Ness Energy Dci
- Renault Trafic Sport Energy Dci
- Renault Twingo
- Renault Twizy
- Renault Wind
- Renault Zoe
- Renault Zoe GT Line Rapid Charge EV 50
- Renault Zoe I GT Line Ze 50
- Renault Zoe I GT LN Rapid Charge Ze 50
- Renault Zoe I Iconc Rapid Charge Ze 50
- Renault Zoe I Iconic Ze 50
- Renault Zoe I Play Ze 50
- Renault Zoe Iconic Rapid Charge EV 50
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