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Dacia Logan reliability by build year

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At a glance

Dacia Logan built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Dacia Logans built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

24% of MOT tests on Dacia Logans built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Dacia Logans built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Dacia Logan's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Headlight aim

If you have time

Park facing a wall at night and check the beam pattern is even and at the right height.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates fell, then rose again. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Logan's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Logan Mk1

Mk1 (2013-2020)

Poor
PETROLDIESEL

24.1% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 2,480 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESEL
71 MOT tests across all agesLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Dacia Logan.

See every build year for the Dacia Logan

By age

Dacia Logan fail rate by age

This chart combines every Dacia Logan ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
39315.8%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
1,51719.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,78021.8%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
2,48024.1%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3,18723.9%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
3,77025.4%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
3,44526.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,92227.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
15826.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Dacia Logan stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Dacia models

3rd of 3

Among the highest fail rates of the 3 Dacia models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against other saloons

29th of 29

Among the highest fail rates of the 29 saloons with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

24.2%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Dacia Logans

These issues come from 7-year-old Dacia Logans, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.8%
    Advisory: 653Fail: 54 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.4%
    Advisory: 422Fail: 32 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    6.1%
    Advisory: 144Fail: 30 (17% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    5.0%
    Advisory: 165Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Headlamp aimed too low or out of line

    4.1%
    Advisory: 80Fail: 49 (38% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,480 MOT tests on 7-year-old Dacia Logans, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Dacia Logans notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres23%
  2. Lighting + Tyres23%
  3. Other + Tyres16%
  4. Suspension + Tyres15%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 706 MOT tests on Dacia Logan cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

86%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

11 recalls in all

8 of the 11 Dacia Logan recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 6 more

Top concerns

  • Driver's airbag may not deploy correctly during an impact
  • Drivers airbag may not deploy
  • Incorrect positioning of the lower steering column mounting bracket

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen Passat

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.2%

    Lower fail rate: 14.9%, against 24.2% for the Dacia Logan, both built around 2018.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    14,646 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Kia Optima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    7.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.9%

    Lower fail rate: 15.5%, against 24.2% for the Dacia Logan, both built around 2018.

    3,355 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Avensis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.9%
    Dangerous
    4.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    72.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.7%, against 24.2% for the Dacia Logan, both built around 2018.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,026 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Hyundai i40

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    75.2%

    Lower fail rate: 16.8%, against 24.2% for the Dacia Logan, both built around 2018.

    2,244 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Dacia Logan across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has among the highest fail rates of the 3 Dacia models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 2,480 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Dacia Logan ever sold: 19,652 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 2,480 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.