2006 Renault Kangoo · 9,679 MOT tests
2006 Renault Kangoo reliability
2006 Renault Kangoos fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Kangoo years (9,679 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 48.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 99,008
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,679
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.1% of tests fail here (269% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 28% 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 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Suspension17.4%
- Brakes15.3%
- Steering13.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres8.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.64%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 5.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.89%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.6%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.76%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.81%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.08%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.03%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2006 Renault Kangoos fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Kangoo years (9,679 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (6.64% of tests), position lamp not working (5.1% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Renault Kangoo shows 99,008 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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