Renault Trafic reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Renault Trafic is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 76 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 32 of 42, and 42.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is track rod end (10.2% of tests).
Ranked 32 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 104,553 Renault Trafics aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 42.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Renault Trafic is 32% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 21.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
42.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
21.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,600
Typical age at test: 9 years
Renault Trafic MOT failure rate by age
Most common Renault Trafic MOT faults
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.2% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3% of tests
- Position lamp: not working4.7% of tests
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.3% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6% of tests
What the Renault Trafic fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 19.7% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 17.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 13.0% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Steering | 11.9% | ▲ 4.8× as often |
| Visibility | 6.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 5.6% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 4.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 56% less often |
Renault Trafic specs and running costs
Official figures for 34 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2022.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
37.2–50.4 mpg
CO2
145–200 g/km
Power
110–169 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trafic Passenger LL30 Blue dCi 110 Business MY21110 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 187g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL30 Blue dCi 110 Sport MY21110 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger SL28 Blue dCi 110 Business MY21110 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 186g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger SL28 Blue dCi 110 Sport MY21110 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 188g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL30 ENERGY dCi 120 Business MY19119 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL30 ENERGY dCi 120 Sport MY19119 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 192g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger SL28 ENERGY dCi 120 Business MY19119 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 187g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger SL28 ENERGY dCi 120 Sport MY19119 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 189g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL29 dCi 120 Business MY18120 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 185g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL29 dCi 120 Sport Nav MY18120 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.8 mpg | 186g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger SL27 dCi 120 Business MY18120 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 183g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger SL27 dCi 120 Sport Nav MY18120 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 184g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL28 ENERGY dCi 145 SpaceClass MY19145 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 198g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL30 ENERGY dCi 145 Auto EDC Business MY19145 PS · A6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 193g | £200 | 37% |
| Trafic Passenger LL30 ENERGY dCi 145 Business MY19145 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 191g | £200 | 37% |
Economy and CO2 are official 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. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 34 versions.
What a Renault Trafic costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Renault Trafic reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Renault Trafic is 32% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 76 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Renault Trafic?
The most common MOT fault is “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, found in 10.2% of tests. It fails on steering and suspension more often than similar cars.
›How many Renault Trafics fail their MOT?
42.0% of Renault Trafics aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 21.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Renault Trafic 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.