Renault Modus reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Renault Modus is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 78 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 404 of 442, and 49.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (10.1% of tests).
Ranked 404 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 12,022 Renault Moduses aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 49.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Renault Modus is 28% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
49.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,800
Typical age at test: 16 years
Renault Modus MOT failure rate by age
Most common Renault Modus MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken10.1% of tests
- Position lamp: not working9.3% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.6% of tests
What the Renault Modus fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 28.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Suspension | 21.6% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 12.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 8.5% | ▲ 3.0× as often |
| Tyres | 7.8% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 6.3% | About average |
| Body and structure | 4.3% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 4.1% | ▲ 2.5× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.0% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 12% less often |
What MPG does the Renault Modus do?
Official economy for the Renault Modus ranges from 36.7 to 65.7mpg across the 19 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2010). A typical petrol version manages 42.2mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Renault Modus?
Any Renault Modus first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Renault Modus registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £360 a year.
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Official figures for 19 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2010.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
36.7–65.7 mpg
CO2
114–185 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modus 1.5 dCi 68M5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 125g | £170 |
| Modus 1.5 dCi 86M5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 114g | £35 |
| Modus 1.5 dCi 86 Quickshift 5A5 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Modus 1.5 dCi 106M6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 124g | £170 |
| Modus 1.2 16V 75M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Modus 1.6 16V 111 AutoA5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 37.2 mpg | 179g | £360 |
| Modus TCE 100M5 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 140g | £200 |
| Modus 1.2 16VM5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 140g | £200 |
| Modus 1.4 16V 98M5 · listed 2008 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 161g | £275 |
| Modus 1.5 dCi 86A5 · listed 2007 | Diesel | 62.6 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Modus 1.4 16V 98 (JP0J05)M5 · listed 2007 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 161g | £275 |
| Modus 1.4 16VM5 · listed 2007 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 160g | £275 |
| Modus 1.6 16V 111M5 · listed 2007 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 163g | £275 |
| Modus 1.6 16V 111A5 · listed 2007 | Petrol | 36.7 mpg | 185g | £360 |
| Modus 1.5 dCi 65 (JP0E05)M5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 125g | £170 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 19 versions.
What a Renault Modus costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 42.2mpg…
- diesel, typical official 61.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Renault Modus reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Renault Modus is 28% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 78 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Renault Modus?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 10.1% of tests. It fails on steering and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Renault Modus do?
Official economy for the Renault Modus ranges from 36.7 to 65.7mpg across the 19 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2006–2010). A typical petrol version manages 42.2mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Renault Modus?
Any Renault Modus first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Renault Modus registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £360 a year.
›How many Renault Moduses fail their MOT?
49.9% of Renault Moduses aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Renault Modus combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.