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Renault reliability and common MOT problems by model

Renault shows a 24.8% combined MOT failure rate across 1,389,303 tests in Motintel data. Kadjar has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 13.4%. Megane deserves extra checking at 28.3%.

Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.

Most reliable Renault models in MOT data

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Renault Kadjar	13.4%	78,274 tests	65,005 vehicles
2	Renault Captur	14.8%	157,015 tests	128,585 vehicles
3	Renault Twingo	24.2%	33,917 tests	25,179 vehicles
4	Renault Master	25.4%	86,765 tests	63,460 vehicles
5	Renault Trafic	27.4%	157,258 tests	113,204 vehicles

Renault models with the highest MOT failure rates

#	Model	MOT failure rate	Tests	Vehicles
1	Renault Megane	28.3%	157,610 tests	111,621 vehicles
2	Renault Grand Scenic	28.2%	33,255 tests	23,538 vehicles
3	Renault Kangoo	28.1%	78,950 tests	55,346 vehicles
4	Renault Clio	27.7%	442,016 tests	315,503 vehicles
5	Renault Trafic	27.4%	157,258 tests	113,204 vehicles

Common Renault MOT problem areas

#	Problem area	MOT notes	Models affected	What to check	High-rate examples
1	Suspension and steering	387,864 MOT notes	10 models	Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced.	Renault Trafic, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic
2	Corrosion and structure	294,681 MOT notes	10 models	Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs.	Renault Kangoo, Renault Master, Renault Trafic
3	Lights and electrical	215,527 MOT notes	10 models	Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying.	Renault Kangoo, Renault Master, Renault Megane
4	Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors	117,057 MOT notes	10 models	Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear.	Renault Kangoo, Renault Master, Renault Trafic
5	Emissions, engine, and exhaust	102,142 MOT notes	10 models	Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs.	Renault Twingo, Renault Trafic, Renault Clio
6	Tyres and wheels	30,341 MOT notes	10 models	Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear.	Renault Trafic, Renault Master, Renault Kangoo

All Renault model reports

Model	MOT tests	Vehicles	Failure rate
Clio	442,016	315,503	27.7%
Megane	157,610	111,621	28.3%
Trafic	157,258	113,204	27.4%
Captur	157,015	128,585	14.8%
Master	86,765	63,460	25.4%
Kangoo	78,950	55,346	28.1%
Kadjar	78,274	65,005	13.4%
Scenic	57,894	41,663	27.4%
Twingo	33,917	25,179	24.2%
Grand Scenic	33,255	23,538	28.2%
Modus limited data	19,443	13,389	30.4%
Laguna limited data	15,606	11,183	29.3%
Zoe limited data	12,179	9,337	21.2%
Clio Iconic Tce limited data	6,910	5,763	12.7%
Megane Scenic limited data	5,522	4,080	25.7%
Captur Iconic Tce limited data	5,055	4,534	7.1%
Grand Modus limited data	4,643	3,188	29.2%
Koleos limited data	4,579	3,573	19.6%
Wind limited data	2,866	2,047	28.0%
Zoe I Gt Ln Rapid Charge Ze 50 limited data	2,819	2,563	7.4%
Grand Espace limited data	2,620	1,843	29.7%
Captur S Edition Tce limited data	2,474	2,204	6.9%
Espace limited data	2,439	1,712	30.0%
Trafic Sl28 Sport Energy Dci limited data	2,060	1,724	12.6%
Trafic Sl28 B Ness Energy Dci limited data	2,040	1,688	14.5%
Captur S Edition Tce Auto limited data	2,032	1,810	6.5%
Unclassified limited data	2,004	1,551	19.7%
Clio Rs Line Tce limited data	1,761	1,507	10.4%
Master Lm35 Business Dci limited data	1,459	1,182	15.5%
G Scenic D Que Tt Energy Dciss limited data	1,368	946	28.6%
Trafic Ll30 Sport Energy Dci limited data	1,360	1,133	13.4%
Zoe I Gt Line Ze 50 limited data	1,353	1,221	8.0%
G limited data	1,336	937	28.3%
Clio Rs Line Tce Auto limited data	1,254	1,087	9.4%
Captur Iconic Tce Auto limited data	1,167	1,032	5.9%

Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.