Known APK problem

Opel Zafira Tourer C: leaks

On the Opel Zafira Tourer C the APK inspector finds leaks problems 4.5× as often as on cars of the same age: at 13–15 years 24.8%, against about 5.5% nationally.

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026

What is it?

Leaks of oil, coolant or other fluids.

Repair indication: mediuma targeted repair at the garage.

How to check it at the viewing

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Ask the seller: Does the car lose oil or coolant?

By age

Share of inspected Opel Zafira Tourer Cs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.

Age	Type	Zafira Tourer C	95%-CI	National	Difference	n
7 – 8 years	C	4.7%	3.8 – 5.8%	0.5%	9.0×	1,664
9 – 10 years	C	9.5%	8.5 – 10.6%	1.5%	6.3×	2,981
11 – 12 years	B	0.2%	0.1 – 0.5%	0.0%	4.6×	2,380
11 – 12 years	C	13.6%	12.3 – 15.0%	2.7%	5.1×	2,380
13 – 15 years	B	0.3%	0.1 – 0.6%	0.1%	4.4×	2,038
13 – 15 years	C	24.8%	23.0 – 26.8%	5.5%	4.5×	2,038

A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.

Comparable cars at 13–15 years

Model	Leaks	Vs. national
Opel Zafira Tourer C	24.8%	4.5×
Opel Zafira B	15.5%	2.8×
Nissan Note I	2.1%	0.4×
Toyota Verso-S	0.4%	0.1×
Toyota Verso	1.3%	0.2×
Volkswagen Touran I	11.0%	2.0×

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Opel Zafira Tourer C often have leaks problems?

Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 13–15 years the inspector found a leaks defect on 24.8% of inspected Opel Zafira Tourer Cs, against about 5.5% of all cars of the same age (4.5×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.

How do you check the leaks on a used Opel Zafira Tourer C?

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.

Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.

Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know