2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Renault Modus MOT pass rate and common faults

1,826 MOT tests in 2024. 49.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.1%
Failed or needed repairs50.9%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,826 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  10. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics52.5%
  2. Suspension27.8%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Tyres7.6%
  5. Steering6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Body & chassis5.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2006 Renault Modus?

In 2024, 49.1% of 2006 Renault Modus cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,826 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Modus?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault Modus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).