2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

2,283 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs28.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    80 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  9. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.2%
    33 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  3. Tyres6.8%
  4. Brakes6.0%
  5. Suspension5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too low. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Dacia Logan?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2017 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,283 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Dacia Logan?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Dacia Logan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).