Common problems by part
Renault Modus body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 9,065 MOT tests · Updated
At 17 years, 4.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Renault Modus failed on body and structure, against 8.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,065 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.5–0.6×) (all test years), 444 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 10 ages from 11 to 20 years, 51,726 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Driveshaft CV boot split, 2.6 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
4.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 8.3 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 17 (all test years). The Renault Modus fails less often here.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Renault Modus body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1,536 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 12 | 3,210 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| 13 | 4,141 | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| 14 | 5,865 | 3.6 | 5.9 |
| 15 | 6,392 | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| 16 | 7,167 | 4.1 | 7.6 |
| 17 | 9,065 | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| 18 | 7,270 | 5.1 | 8.7 |
| 19* | 4,649 | 5.4 | 9.0 |
| 20* | 2,431 | 6.0 | 9.2 |
All first-use years of the Renault Modus pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the body and structure at 17 years
Fails
- Driveshaft CV boot split: 2.6 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.2. Replace CV joint boot: estimated £88–£196 (1–2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £10–£40) Drive shaft constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MOT fail
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Check one Renault Modus, not the average
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- Check a Renault Modus's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Body and structure on rival models
- Vauxhall Zafira body and structure problems: 8.8 per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 4.9 for the Renault Modus (41,624 MOT tests)
- Vauxhall Meriva body and structure problems: 13.9 per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 4.9 for the Renault Modus (18,036 MOT tests)
- Honda FR-V body and structure problems: 8.3 per 100 MOT tests at 17 years, against 4.9 for the Renault Modus (6,551 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Renault Modus have more body and structure problems than other cars?
0.5 to 0.6 times the body and structure fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 17 years (all test years), from 9,065 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 6 of the 10 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Renault Modus body and structure problems?
4.9 in 100 MOT tests at 17 years failed on body and structure, against 8.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 9,065 MOT tests).
What is the most common Renault Modus body and structure fail?
2.6 in 100 MOT tests at 17 years: Driveshaft CV boot split (232 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 51,726 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare