2009 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · AV09 ARZ

A clean slate on the most recent DVSA examination on 2025-05-06, combined with an identically clean pass on 2024-05-07 and another on 2023-05-23, gives this Renault Trafic an unusually tidy MOT record for a working light commercial vehicle approaching its seventeenth year. The two failed entries in the history both appear on the same dates as the subsequent passes in 2023 and 2024, which is consistent with a standard test-and-retest process where initial failures were rectified immediately and the vehicle then passed without any advisories being recorded. There are no chronic advisories logged for recurring wear items such as brake discs, suspension components, or corrosion, and no structural or steering-related defects have been flagged at any point. This is a particularly favourable pattern for a Trafic of this vintage, as commercial vans of this age typically accumulate advisory entries for component wear given their working duty cycle. At 120,467 miles over approximately seventeen years, the vehicle has averaged around 7,000 miles per year, which is a broadly typical annual accumulation for a vehicle of this type and age. The mileage progression across the recorded MOT tests does not reveal any sudden spikes or unusual gaps, suggesting steady, consistent use rather than periods of heavy commercial deployment followed by light private use. Mechanical implications of this mileage bracket for a Trafic of this generation centre on wear to the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, turbocharger if diesel, suspension bushes and springs, and the usual braking components. Because the MOT history shows no advisories at all in any of the recent tests, there is no recorded evidence from DVSA of which of these items may already be approaching the end of their service life. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories is encouraging, but it does not eliminate the need for a thorough physical inspection and test drive, particularly given the mileage and age. On a road test, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Trafic is known for wear in the front lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mounts; any vagueness or knocking from the steering rack area should also be investigated. Check for binding or uneven pulling under braking, which on a van of this mileage could indicate seized caliper slides or worn brake discs, and inspect the brake pipes and fuel lines along the underside for any surface corrosion, especially around the chassis rails and near the rear axle. Under the vehicle, pay close attention to the condition of the subframe mounting points, the rear spring seats, and the exhaust system, as these are common corrosion hot-spots on Transverse-engined Renault Trafics of this era that may not have been flagged at MOT if they had not yet reached failure threshold. Examine the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or weeping around the cam cover, turbo oil feed lines if applicable, and power steering rack seals, and verify that the cooling system is pressurised with no visible staining from the water pump or thermostat housing. Finally, confirm that the clutch take-up is smooth without slipping under load, that the gearbox selects all gears cleanly without crunching on synchronised ratios, and that the steering remains precise without excess play, as these driveline items are not examined at MOT but are critical concerns at this mileage for a van of this age.