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Renault Scenic Dci common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Renault Scenic Dci fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 100 MOT tests in DVSA data.

About 30.0% of MOT tests recorded on the Renault Scenic Dci in DVSA data end in a failure. The same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is suspension, which makes up 6.7% of the Renault Scenic Dci's failures, followed by suspension, other. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

What it fails on, and why

Suspension6.7% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

Other3.3% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Renault Clio MOT failures32.9% failure rateRenault Megane MOT failures32.7% failure rateRenault Laguna MOT failures35.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain