Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI car check
Is the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI reliable? We analysed 471 real MOT tests across 124 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI.
Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 130 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 129 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £125
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £68.75
- Insurance group
- 35 of 50
Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI THIS CAR | 86.6% | 471 | 74,034 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Dacia Duster Expression Tce 4X2 | 90% | 700 | 23,369 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan X-trail N-tec DCIShould you buy a used Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI?
The Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 471 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Nissan X-trail N-tec DCI owner drives around 9,638 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.