At a Glance
Renault has 196 identified common problems across 55 models, with the Master being the most affected model and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 27.1M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we identify common car problems →
Below: per-model breakdowns of Renault common problems, MOT failure rates by category, pass-rate data, and repair patterns drawn from 27.1M DVSA MOT tests across 20 years. Click any model to see generation-specific issues, mileage-banded fault patterns, and the most common MOT failures recorded by UK testers.
MOT Tests & Failures by Model
Top Renault models by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Renault Common Problems by Model
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Showing top 9 by MOT test volume — search to find any of 55 Renault models.
Clio
Most common: Suspension
Megane
Most common: Brakes
Laguna
Most common: Suspension
Scenic
Most common: Brakes
Trafic
Most common: Brakes
Kangoo
Most common: Brakes
Master
Most common: Brakes
Captur
Most common: Tyres & Wheels
Grand Scenic
Most common: Brakes
Most Common Renault MOT Failures
Every reason Renault vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.36% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.06% |
| 3 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.78% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.61% |
| 5 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.62% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 4.61% |
| 7 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 4.35% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 4.14% |
| 9 | Driveshaft fault | 4.11% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.79% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.67% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 3.64% |
| 13 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.37% |
| 14 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.21% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 3.03% |
| 16 | Exhaust system fault | 2.77% |
| 17 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.19% |
| 18 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.80% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 1.71% |
| 20 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.38% |
| 21 | Headlamp fault | 1.27% |
| 22 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.15% |
| 23 | Steering rack fault | 0.87% |
| 24 | Rear lamp not working | 0.86% |
| 25 | Indicator fault | 0.85% |
| 26 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.80% |
| 27 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.69% |
| 28 | Parking brake condition | 0.68% |
| 29 | Rear suspension fault | 0.65% |
| 30 | Airbag warning light on | 0.63% |
| 31 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.62% |
| 32 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.60% |
| 33 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.59% |
| 34 | Seat belt condition | 0.58% |
| 35 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.52% |
| 36 | ABS fault | 0.52% |
| 37 | Fog lamp not working | 0.48% |
| 38 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.47% |
| 39 | Front suspension fault | 0.44% |
| 40 | Horn not working | 0.43% |
| 41 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.39% |
| 42 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.35% |
| 43 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.33% |
| 44 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.30% |
| 45 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.30% |
| 46 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.28% |
| 47 | Steering free play excessive | 0.22% |
| 48 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.19% |
| 49 | Chassis condition | 0.19% |
| 50 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.19% |
| 51 | Brake pedal fault | 0.17% |
| 52 | Electrical switch fault | 0.17% |
| 53 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.16% |
| 54 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.16% |
| 55 | Brake fluid leak | 0.13% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 57 | Steering arm worn | 0.11% |
| 58 | Drag link end worn | 0.10% |
| 59 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.09% |
| 60 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.08% |
| 61 | Brake caliper fault | 0.08% |
| 62 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.08% |
| 64 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 65 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.07% |
| 66 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.07% |
| 67 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.07% |
| 68 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.06% |
| 69 | Engine oil leak | 0.06% |
| 70 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 71 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 72 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.05% |
| 73 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.05% |
| 74 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.05% |
| 75 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Steering operation fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | CV joint worn | 0.04% |
| 78 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 79 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 81 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 82 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 84 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 85 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 86 | Driver airbag fault | 0.03% |
| 87 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Steering column fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 91 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.03% |
| 94 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 98 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.02% |
| 99 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Power steering pump fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 103 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 104 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 106 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 107 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 108 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.01% |
| 109 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 111 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 117 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 119 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 127 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 129 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 131 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 132 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 135 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 137 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 138 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 142 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 146 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 147 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 149 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 152 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 160 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 161 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 162 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 163 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 165 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 169 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 171 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 174 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 178 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 179 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 180 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 182 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 184 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 186 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 188 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 189 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 190 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 191 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 192 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 195 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 196 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 197 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 198 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 199 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 200 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 201 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 202 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 203 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 204 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 205 | Passenger hand grip fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 205 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Renault MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for Renault, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Renault problems?
Based on analysis of 27.1M Renault MOT tests from DVSA data, Renault has 196 identified common problems across 55 models. The Renault Master has the most recorded problems. Suspension issues are the most common category.
Which Renault model has the most problems?
By total identified common problems, the Renault Master has the highest count with 60 problems. This is partly because it is one of the more popular Renault models on UK roads. See the models grid for a full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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