2010 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · OU60 BLF

A recurrent lighting defect sits at the centre of this Trafic's recent MOT record and is the most important mechanical takeaway for any prospective buyer. On 6 December 2025 the vehicle returned to test on the same day and was both failed with a Dangerous defect for all stop lamps not working and then recorded as a Pass with no defects, which is typical of a same-day retest after rectification. A year earlier, on 7 November 2024, the same stop lamp category had failed at Major level, and the only other recorded test in the available history, on 27 October 2023, was a clean Pass. The pattern suggests an intermittent or recurring stop lamp circuit fault rather than a single isolated incident, and that electrical gremlin alone would justify careful inspection of the switch, wiring, earth points and lamp clusters before purchase. With only four recorded tests visible across the vehicle's life, the broader MOT picture is limited, but the stop lamp issue has appeared in two consecutive annual cycles and should be treated as a live concern rather than a one-off. Mileage of 139,226 on a 2010-registered Trafic equates to an average of roughly 8,700 miles per year over sixteen years, which is broadly typical for a working light commercial vehicle of this type. There are no obvious anomalies such as implausibly low readings, sudden year-on-year jumps, or extended periods off the road that would skew the picture. This level of steady accumulation, however, means that higher-wear consumable and drivetrain components such as clutches, dual-mass flywheels, turbos on the more common dCi variants, suspension bushes and engine ancillaries will have accrued substantial real-world fatigue, and an absence of advisories does not by itself rule out wear approaching intervention thresholds. Given that the November 2024 test flagged rear tyres cracking or perishing on both sides alongside thinning brake pads at both ends, a physical inspection should focus on those items in particular. The tyres should be examined for sidewall crazing, tread depth across the full circumference and any uneven shoulder wear that might point to misalignment or worn suspension geometry, while the brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining friction material and any lipping, scoring or corrosion on the disc surfaces. Because the stop lamp fault has recurred twice, it is worth confirming that the brake light switch operates positively without excessive pedal travel, that all four lamp units are seated correctly with clean earthing, and that there is no water ingress into the rear light clusters, which is a known issue on Trafics of this generation. On a road test, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links or bottom arm bearings, and pay particular attention to any clonking when turning at low speed as that often points to worn lower wishbone bushes. Feel for steering vagueness, pulling under braking or a soft brake pedal that travels further than expected, as the dual advisories for front and rear brake pad wear in 2024 may mean the discs have since worn or that caliper sliders have begun to seize. Finally, with the stop lamp history in mind, have a helper confirm that all stop lamps illuminate promptly and consistently without flicker when the pedal is pressed, and check that the high-level centre lamp operates as well, since a fault that returns after replacement is more often a switch or wiring issue than a failed bulb.