Is the Renault Scenic ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 43,183 MOT tests, around 37% of Renault Scenics still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 42% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 61% diesel, 39% petrol. Diesel Scenics are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Scenics are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 37%
- Likely charged
- 42%
- Depends on the car
- 21%
- MOT tests analysed
- 43,183
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Scenic ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Scenics of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant47 tested | Likely compliant251 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant336 tested | Likely compliant234 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant896 tested | Likely compliant201 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,021 tested | Likely compliant70 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,955 tested | Likely compliant124 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,180 tested | Likely compliant84 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,875 tested | Likely compliant177 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,236 tested | Likely compliant614 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,111 tested | Likely compliant1,526 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged5,207 tested | Likely compliant1,661 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,060 tested | Likely compliant1,198 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged933 tested | Likely compliant2,432 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,107 tested | Likely compliant2,965 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged613 tested | Likely compliant2,238 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged343 tested | Check Euro standard989 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged188 tested | Check Euro standard740 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged105 tested | Check Euro standard551 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged65 tested | Check Euro standard424 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged30 tested | Check Euro standard263 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged10 tested | Likely charged86 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Scenic
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (61% of Scenics tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (39% of Scenics tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Scenics from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (21% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Renault can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Scenics fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Scenic MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Scenic for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Scenics in this data were first registered between 2000 and 2019. 2010 was the most common year, with 6,868 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
Scenics from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 56% of the time, at an average of 82,424 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 54% of the time with 88,170 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Scenics likely to comply are from 2016. 1,021 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 76% of the time and averaged 49,442 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Scenics likely to comply are from 2006. 2,238 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 49% of the time and averaged 94,045 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Scenic's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (12.8% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (9.1%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (7.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.3% of tests.
Overall, 56% of Scenics passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 81,926 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 43,183 first MOT tests of the Renault Scenic carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 43,183 MOT tests say about the Renault Scenic and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Scenic ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 37% of Scenics on the road are likely compliant and 42% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Scenic years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Scenics first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Scenic ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Scenics from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Scenic is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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