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Renault Modus reliability by build year

Coverage 2004-20082 named generationsHatchbackDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Renault Modus built around 2006: about average at the MOT

Renault Moduses built around 2006 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

35% of MOT tests on Renault Moduses built around 2006 ended in a fail (retests included), against 34% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Moduses built around 2006 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Modus'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.

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.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

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 Modus's generation

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

Modus J77 (1st gen)

J77 (1st gen) (2004-2008)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

35.1% fail rate, built around 2006 (19 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.4%)

From 2,425 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROLDIESEL
5,079 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

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 Modus.

See every build year for the Renault Modus

By age

Renault Modus fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Modus 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
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
97935.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,88633.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,60332.4%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,60633.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,20135.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2,06734.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,42535.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,94835.9%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
12533.6%

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 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 19-year-old Renault Moduses

These issues come from 19-year-old Renault Moduses, 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

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    23.1%
    Advisory: 564Fail: 19 (3% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    22.2%
    Advisory: 726Fail: 56 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    20.4%
    Advisory: 575Fail: 73 (11% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    18.1%
    Advisory: 454Fail: 160 (26% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

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

    17.7%
    Advisory: 638Fail: 14 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,425 MOT tests on 19-year-old Renault Moduses, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 19-year-old Renault Moduses 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 + Suspension38%
  2. Brakes + Lighting33%
  3. Lighting + Suspension33%
  4. Brakes + Tyres29%

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

Across 1,654 MOT tests on Renault Modus cars built around 2006 (19 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 Modus.

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

5 recalls in all

All 5 Renault Modus recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • Rear bench seat may jam
  • Front head restraint may not retain its position in the event of an impact.
  • Stop light failure

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

    Vauxhall Agila

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.4%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 28.9%, against 35.1% for the Renault Modus, both built around 2006.

    1,320 MOT tests on cars built around 2006

  2. 2

    Suzuki Ignis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.3%

    Lower fail rate: 32.3%, against 35.1% for the Renault Modus, both built around 2006.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,318 MOT tests on cars built around 2006

  3. 3

    Nissan Micra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.4%
    Dangerous
    6.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 6.3%, against 8.0% for the Renault Modus.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    20,715 MOT tests on cars built around 2006

  4. 4

    Suzuki Alto

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    37.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92%

    No clear edge over the Renault Modus on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,001 MOT tests on cars built around 2006

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 2006 (19 years old), the Renault Modus across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,425 19-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Modus ever sold: 14,840 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2006 (19 years old): 2,425 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.