2003 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · CV03 HFL

The Renault Trafic presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 123,118 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to this, the 14 April 2023 test at 122,800 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure on 30 November 2022 at 122,800 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded-cause failure rather than a mechanical fault. The mileage pattern shows remarkably low use for a 23-year-old van. From the 2022 failure at 122,800 miles through the 2023 pass at the same figure and the 2025 pass at 123,118 miles, the vehicle covered just 318 miles across roughly three years. Annual average sits near 5,353 miles, well below typical commercial van usage. Such sparse records and minimal accumulation suggest long idle periods, though the clean test outcomes give no evidence of neglect in the documented intervals. A buyer should still verify structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as long-standing vehicles of this era are prone to rust even when mileage stays low. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant a hands-on check for binding or perishing from disuse. The 2022 failure with no listed defect remains unexplained; confirm with the seller whether it was a paperwork issue or a withdrawn test. Given the absent advisories across all passes, no recurring wear trend emerges in the official data. Inspect tyres and wiper blades for age cracking regardless of tread, since rubber degrades on static vans. The history implies a lightly used, reasonably maintained example, but in-person scrutiny of hidden corrosion and brake function remains essential before purchase.