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2009 Renault Laguna: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Renault Lagunas, from 981 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

981MOT tests in 2025
53%pass first time (all 2009 cars: 58%)
7,500typical miles a year
2.8×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2009 Renault Lagunas than on all cars registered in 2009.

  • Rigid brake pipes2.8× usual
    Renault Laguna
    21.1% All 2009 cars
    7.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 1.2% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Drive shaft (CV) joints2.4× usual
    Renault Laguna
    12.8% All 2009 cars
    5.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 6.7%, against 2.4% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

  • Anti-roll bar link joints2× usual
    Renault Laguna
    8.6% All 2009 cars
    4.2%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.3%, against 1.6% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Flexible brake hoses2× usual
    Renault Laguna
    5.9% All 2009 cars
    3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.4% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£200 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look for cracked or bulging rubber hoses behind the wheels and in the engine bay.

  • Steering rack3.1× usual
    Renault Laguna
    3.1% All 2009 cars
    1%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.1%, against 0.5% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2009 Renault Laguna MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    49% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    47% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    41% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    38% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    13% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20111,282Suspension 50%
20101,422Suspension 50%
20081,555Suspension 52%
2007603Suspension 56%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2009 Renault Lagunas registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score