2009 Renault Laguna · 4,690 MOT tests
2009 Renault Laguna reliability
2009 Renault Lagunas fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Laguna years (4,690 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Lagunas: 45.8%)
- 46.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Lagunas: 45.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 115,092
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,690
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 22.3% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Laguna
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.7%
- Suspension22.3%
- Brakes14.1%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Tyres7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.96%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 9.28%
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 5.86%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.77%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.88%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.48%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.94%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.68%)
Other years
Every Renault Laguna year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Laguna reliable?
2009 Renault Lagunas fail 46.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Laguna years (4,690 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Laguna MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.96% of tests), position lamp not working (9.28% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Laguna have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Renault Laguna shows 115,092 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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