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Renault Laguna reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-20152 named generationsHatchbackDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Renault Laguna built around 2011: more fails still not passed 3 days later

Renault Lagunas built around 2011 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view.

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Key figure

10.8% of MOT tests on Renault Lagunas built around 2011 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 6.6%.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Lagunas built around 2011 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

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

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.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

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.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Laguna's generation

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

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Mk3 (2008-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

32.6% fail rate, built around 2012 (13 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 27.7%)

From 1,023 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Laguna Mk2 (facelift)

Mk2 (facelift) (2005-2007)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

35.2% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Likely between 31.6% and 38.9%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 640 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELPETROL

34.3% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Likely between 29.7% and 39.2%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 379 MOT tests at this ageLimited 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 Renault Laguna.

See every build year for the Renault Laguna

Side-by-side

Renault Laguna generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (2008-2015)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate32.6%built around 2012 (13 years old)from 1,023 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (facelift) (2005-2007)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate35.2%likely between 31.6% and 38.9%built around 2007 (18 years old)from 640 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating34.3%likely between 29.7% and 39.2%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 379 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Laguna, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Renault Laguna fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Laguna 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
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5825.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,02332.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,91332.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,71332.5%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,68432.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,72234.3%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
64035.2%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
41533.0%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
36933.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
37934.3%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
22533.8%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
8134.6%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
7332.9%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
21329.1%

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 18 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Renault Lagunas

These issues come from 14-year-old Renault Lagunas, 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

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    26.6%
    Advisory: 681Fail: 128 (16% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    25.4%
    Advisory: 661Fail: 45 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

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

    19.3%
    Advisory: 583Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    15.5%
    Advisory: 207Fail: 182 (47% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.5%
    Advisory: 302Fail: 46 (13% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,913 MOT tests on 14-year-old Renault Lagunas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Renault Lagunas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension40%
  2. Brakes + Tyres31%
  3. Lighting + Suspension31%
  4. Suspension + Tyres31%

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

Across 1,205 MOT tests on Renault Laguna cars built around 2011 (14 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

Not enough registration data to show this for the Renault Laguna.

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.

Recall context

12 recalls in all

8 of the 12 Renault Laguna recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 8 recalls

Top concerns

  • Seat belt may not perform correctly
  • Actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver
  • Possible unintended acceleration

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

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus CT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    5.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    Lower fail rate: 19.9%, against 32.3% for the Renault Laguna, both built around 2011.

    2,401 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Smart ForTwo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    4.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.4%

    Lower fail rate: 25.6%, against 32.3% for the Renault Laguna, both built around 2011.

    5,542 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 24.8%, against 32.3% for the Renault Laguna, both built around 2011.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    9,652 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Toyota Yaris

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.4%
    Dangerous
    4.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 26.5%, against 32.3% for the Renault Laguna, both built around 2011.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    21,999 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

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 2011 (14 years old), the Renault Laguna across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,913 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Laguna ever sold: 10,508 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 1,913 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.