2013 Renault Scenic · 8,959 MOT tests
2013 Renault Scenic reliability
2013 Renault Scenics fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 Scenic years (8,959 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Scenics: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 70,775
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,959
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.7% of tests fail here (243% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Renault Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.7%
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Brakes8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Steering6.7%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.85%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.47%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.32%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.65%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.63%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.61%)
Other years
Every Renault Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Renault Scenic reliable?
2013 Renault Scenics fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 Scenic years (8,959 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Renault Scenic MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.85% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.47% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Renault Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Renault Scenic shows 70,775 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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