Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI (2016)
2016 Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI
CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Nissan X-Trail Acenta dCi has a serious reliability problem: only 39% pass first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 30 is notably poor. The absence of dangerous defects is a small positive, but the low pass rate reflects genuine structural issues with this particular cohort.
At roughly 77,500 miles on average, these vehicles are high-mileage for their age, which partly explains the struggles, though the 0.3 failures per vehicle still suggests inherent weakness rather than just wear and tear. If you're considering one, budget for repair costs and factor in a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist—this model will need more work than most to stay reliable.
What to check before buying a 2016 Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI vehicles fall between 66,258 and 84,500 miles.
2016 Nissan X Trail Acenta DCI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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