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Renault Trafic — Buyer's Guide

Buying a Renault Trafic? Here are its common faults by severity, what to check on a working van, and how to verify a specific one's MOT and mileage history before you commit.

High
Typical Mileage
Vans cover far more than cars — check service history
Class 7
MOT Class
Vans 3,000–3,500kg (Class 4 below that)
7
Known Issues Tracked
Common faults for this van

Check a Specific Renault Trafic

Enter a registration to get the full MOT history, mileage check and tax status for any Renault Trafic. Add a Vehicle History Check for write-off, finance and stolen markers — essential on an ex-fleet van.

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Common Issues — Renault Trafic

Timing chain stretch (1.2 TCe / H5Ft petrol)HIGH
£600–£1,300 · Chain wear on the 1.2 turbo petrol (Clio/Captur/Kadjar & A-Class)
Petrol1.1L–1.3L2012–2019
DPF / injector faults (1.5 dCi)MEDIUM
£300–£1,200 · Common on 1.5 dCi diesels
Diesel1.4L–1.6L
EDC dual-clutch gearbox faultsMEDIUM
£800–£2,000 · On EDC automatic models
Auto / DSG
Turbo / oil consumption (0.9–1.0 TCe)MEDIUM
£300–£900 · On TCe turbo petrol engines
Petrol0.8L–1.1L
Timing chain / injector faults (1.6 dCi)MEDIUM
£400–£1,500 · On 1.6 dCi (R9M) diesels
Diesel1.6L–1.6L
Timing chain / injector faults (1.6 & 2.0 diesel van)MEDIUM
£400–£1,500 · On Vivaro/Trafic diesel vans
DieselVIVARO / TRAFIC / NV300 / PRIMASTAR
Injector & oil-pump faults (1.9 dCi/DTi — F9Q)MEDIUM
£300–£1,500 · Injector wear & oil-pump/starvation risk on the 1.9 dCi (Megane/Laguna/Trafic/Vivaro)
Diesel1.9L–1.9L

Based on commonly reported faults for this make/model. Individual vehicles vary — run a check for the full MOT and mileage history of a specific car.

What to Check on a Used Van

  1. Verify mileage is consistent across MOT records — vans are clocked more often than cars
  2. Look for clutch and dual-mass flywheel wear (heavy on high-mileage diesels)
  3. Check DPF/EGR health, especially on vans used for short urban deliveries
  4. Inspect the load area, sliding doors and rear suspension for hard use
  5. Run a Vehicle History Check — confirm it isn't a write-off, stolen, or on finance