Known APK problem
Renault Scénic III: lights
On the Renault Scénic III the APK inspector finds lights problems 70% more often than on cars of the same age: at 9–10 years 23.1%, against about 13.6% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Broken bulbs, misaligned headlights or damaged light units.
How to check it at the viewing
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Ask the seller: Have the headlights been aligned, and has there been moisture in the light units?
By age
Share of inspected Renault Scénic IIIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Scénic III | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 – 10 years | B | 23.1% | 13.6% | 1.7× |
| 11 – 12 years | B | 23.3% | 17.9% | 1.3× |
| 13 – 15 years | B | 28.1% | 23.4% | 1.2× |
| 16+ years | B | 29.7% | 27.0% | 1.1× |
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 9–10 years
| Model | Lights | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Renault Scénic III | 23.1% | 1.7× |
| Volkswagen Touran I | 10.6% | 0.8× |
| Ford C-MAX II / Grand C-MAX | 13.4% | 1.0× |
| Opel Meriva B | 11.7% | 0.9× |
| Toyota Verso | 12.4% | 0.9× |
| Nissan Note II | 12.3% | 0.9× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Renault Scénic III often have lights problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 9–10 years the inspector found a lights defect on 23.1% of inspected Renault Scénic IIIs, against about 13.6% of all cars of the same age (1.7×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the lights on a used Renault Scénic III?
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
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