2006 Nissan X-Trail · 16,615 MOT tests
2006 Nissan X-Trail reliability
2006 Nissan X-Trails fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 X-Trail years (16,615 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- 49.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan X-Trails: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 124,262
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,615
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.1% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Nissan X-Trail
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.6%
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Brakes17.6%
- Body, chassis and structure14.8%
- Steering8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Tyres5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 6.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.95%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.54%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.5%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.16%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.32%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (12.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.53%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Nissan X-Trail reliable?
2006 Nissan X-Trails fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 X-Trail years (16,615 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Nissan X-Trail MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.67% of tests), position lamp not working (6.34% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Nissan X-Trail have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Nissan X-Trail shows 124,262 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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