Renault Fluence MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics

Renault Fluence MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average

The Renault Fluence passed on its first attempt in 78.4%, and its overall record sits +0.9 percentage points above the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Renault Fluence in the 2023–2025 data: 105 tests across 1 model years (2012–2012). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.

Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.

Most Common Renault Fluence MOT Problems by Failure Category

Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Renault Fluence, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.

Shares are over the Renault Fluence's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.

Top Recorded Renault Fluence DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions

The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Renault Fluence, each with how many of the model's 105 tests it was noted on.

• "Stop lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 4 Renault Fluence tests, 3.8% of the model's MOT record.
• "Track rod end ball joint has excessive play" (Major) — noted on about 4 Renault Fluence tests, 3.8% of the model's MOT record.
• "Has ply or cords exposed" (Major) — noted on about 2 Renault Fluence tests, 1.9% of the model's MOT record.
• "Mirrors slightly damaged" (Minor) — noted on about 2 Renault Fluence tests, 1.9% of the model's MOT record.
• "Wipers blade defective" (Minor) — noted on about 2 Renault Fluence tests, 1.9% of the model's MOT record.
• "Brake discs significantly and obviously worn" (Major) — noted on about 1 Renault Fluence tests, 0.9% of the model's MOT record.

Best and Worst Renault Fluence Model Years by Pass Rate

The strongest Renault Fluence model year on record is 2012 (81.9% across 105 tests), and the weakest is 2012 (81.9%). Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.

Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.

Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Renault Fluence Owners

These checks follow this Renault Fluence's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Renault Fluence.

• the lights — “stop lamp not working”

  Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.

• the suspension joints — “track rod end ball joint has excessive play”

  With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.

• the wipers and washers — “wipers blade defective”

  Run the wipers with the screen wet: they should clear it in one sweep without smearing or juddering. Top the washer bottle up and check both jets hit the screen.

Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Renault Fluence. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions: Renault Fluence MOT & Reliability