Is the Renault Trafic ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 109,172 MOT tests, around 39% of Renault Trafics still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 45% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 16%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% diesel. Diesel Trafics are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 39%
- Likely charged
- 45%
- Depends on the car
- 16%
- MOT tests analysed
- 109,172
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Trafic ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Trafics of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Likely compliant89 tested | – |
| 2021 | Likely compliant273 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4,456 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant8,374 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,404 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant9,257 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant12,524 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car10,953 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car7,012 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged4,443 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged4,678 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,573 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged5,561 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,261 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged4,498 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged4,807 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged4,509 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,363 tested | Check Euro standard10 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged2,646 tested | Check Euro standard10 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,670 tested | Check Euro standard14 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged728 tested | Check Euro standard2 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged70 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged22 tested | Likely charged30 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged49 tested | Likely charged80 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged63 tested | Likely charged122 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged105 tested | Likely charged91 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged71 tested | Likely charged91 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged103 tested | Likely charged100 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged48 tested | Likely charged127 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged44 tested | Likely charged95 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged45 tested | Likely charged112 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged30 tested | Likely charged132 tested |
| 1988 | Likely charged19 tested | Likely charged80 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged9 tested | Likely charged57 tested |
| 1985 | Likely charged9 tested | Likely charged51 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Trafic
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 (99% of Trafics tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (1% of Trafics tested): likely compliant from 2006; 1998 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Trafics from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (16% 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 Trafics fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Trafic MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Trafic for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Trafics in this data were first registered between 1985 and 2022. 2016 was the most common year, with 12,524 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Trafics from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 70% of the time, at an average of 73,871 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 48% of the time with 142,807 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Trafics likely to comply are from 2016. 12,524 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 64% of the time and averaged 91,628 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Trafic's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.1% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (9.0%); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (8.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.6% of tests.
Overall, 58% of Trafics passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 109,791 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Renault models
About this data
Based on 109,172 first MOT tests of the Renault Trafic 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 109,172 MOT tests say about the Renault Trafic and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Trafic ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 39% of Trafics on the road are likely compliant and 45% 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 Trafic years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Trafics first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Trafic ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Trafics from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Trafic 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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