Excellent condition throughout, with comprehensive service history, just serviced with new cambelt and water pump, long MoT, fully valeted, with huge specification including automatic transmission, glass sliding sunroof, dual zone climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, half-leather seats, rear parking sensors, electric windows front and rear, electric powerfolding mirrors and 17” alloy wheels! This is a great opportunity to acquire a full-size family hatchback in great condition!
In the details below, you’ll find full details of the specification, vehicle history, and a thoroughly detailed condition report.
Twenty-two large-format photos also below!
The Back Story
I was delighted to take this Renault Scenic automatic in part exchange against a newer Citroen Picasso. Previously owned by Roger and his wife – a retired couple – this Scenic has been well maintained and looked after in their four years of ownership. Roger was previously a aeronautics engineer, so knew his stuff about mechanical items! He told me that the Scenic had been a great car for them – very reliable, never giving any trouble at all, and proving to be very comfortable and spacious. He was looking for just a more recent, lower mileage car of similar specification, and the Picasso that I had for sale fitted the bill.
Roger bought the Scenic in 2021 with just on 60k miles on the clock. Since then, he covered about 4-5000 miles per annum, taking it up to its current 78k miles. Roger had the oil and filter changed every year, and the only exceptional maintenance during his ownership was a suspension arm and rear spring – not unusual – and a replacement battery in October 2024. I’ve since completed that maintenance approach, carrying out a full service and replacing the cambelt and water pump.
I’ve given the car a couple of short test runs, and it impressed me on the road. It drives very well, and despite its size the 1.5 litre DCI turbodiesel engine pulls strongly so the car never feels underpowered or slow on the road. The glass sliding sunroof, and associated glass panel over the rear seats, floods the interior with light, enhancing the light coloured interior and making it a very nice place to be. It’s certainly both comfy and roomy, as Roger indicated. The 6-speed automatic gearbox changes smoothly, and there are no squeaks or rattles from the interior.
Renault Scenic Ownership in General
Renault claimed to have invented a whole new genre of “compact people carrier” when they introduced the first Scenic in 1999 – although in truth, the Vauxhall Zafira was introduced at about the same time! This example is from the third generation of Scenic, introduced in 2009; that generation continued until 2016, so dating from mid-2012, this example is roughly mid-way through the third generation. That means that this car also benefits from the styling and mechanical changes introduced early in 2012.
The sister model – the Grand Scenic – features seven seats, but this version makes do with five. The three rear seats are all individual though, meaning that each has its own seatbelt and ISOFIX mounting (so you can safely strap in three carseats if you need to do so), and each seat slides forwards and backwards and can be individually removed too. Take them all out and you have something close to a van’s amount of boot space
The Scenic’s design features a high roofline, and slim screen pillars – and when that is combined with the glass sunroof and rear glass roof panel, you get a very light and airy interior. It has a huge amount of interior space, despite relatively compact external dimensions. That smaller external size helps the car to be light and economical too. Renault’s designers have been clever with the use of all the internal space too – so four seats have pull-out trays beneath them for extra storage, there are storage bins in the floor space front and rear, a sliding centre console with large storage bin, cup holders, bottle holders, and on and on….
Like most French cars, the seats are superbly comfortable – in this case, trimmed in half-leather and fabric – and the long-travel suspension means that it soaks up bumps and imperfections in the road surface with ease.
This Dynamique TomTom Luxe version combines a highly-efficient 1.5-litre fuel-injection turbocharged diesel engine with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. That diesel engine produces 110bhp and 240NM torque, which pulls the car up to 60mph in around 13 secs, and on to a maximum speed (where legal, of course!) of 112mph! Renault’s engines are legendary for combining power and economy, and this car delivers some outstanding fuel economy figures in a car of this size:- 60.1mpg on the combined cycle and 52.3mpg on the urban cycle…! It’s Euro Emissions 5 standard, and CO2 emissions of just 124g/km means that road tax is not too bad at £165 per annum – at the moment, at least!
Out on the road, the Scenic drives very well – it is comfortable and assured, accelerating with confidence, handling well and cruising smoothly too. Road noise is all well insulated from the cabin, so your journey is all calm and quiet! It’s incredibly well equipped too – and this car clearly benefits from the assurance of the fresh service, recent MoT, new cambelt and valet. All of those benefits also come before you consider those outstanding economy figures.
Specification of this example
This Scenic is fitted with economical yet powerful 1461cc 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel injection engine. It develops 110bhp and a huge 240NM torque. It gets up to speed comfortably, and maintains it without a problem out on the open road. The six-speed automatic transmission with manual override works very well, with smooth and responsive changes.
This example comes well up in Renault’s specification range, with some well chose options to complete it too. Dynamique is positioned as the “slightly sportier” version, with smart 17” multispoke alloy wheels and other styling tweaks. This TomTom Luxe version adds TomTom based integrated colour satellite navigation, and a whole host of other desirable specification – Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning, Bose infotainment system with integrated Bluetooth phone and music, USB and MP3 inputs (and it sounds really good!), electric sliding glass sunroof and rear glass panoramic roof panel, half-leather seats, rear parking sensors, electric front and rear windows, electrically adjustable, heated and powerfolding door mirrors, cruise control with speed limiter, height adjustable front seats, keyless entry and keyless start, electric parking brake, automatic lights, automatic wipers and remote central locking. There’s also a whole host of safety features, including air bags all round, traction control, ISOFIX seat mounts to all three rear seats, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS, Emergency brake assist, lane departure warning, immobilizer, alarm, locking wheel nuts etc.The Scenic also boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
This car’s condition
It’s pretty clear that this Renault has been well looked after. Inevitably at 13 years old and 78k miles, there are a number of small stone chips, scratches and marks to the paintwork – but given that age and mileage, you’d expect there to be more than is actually the case! As can be seen in the pictures, the whole car presents itself very smartly throughout.
The Majorelle Blue paintwork is bright and shiny, with no significant dents or scuffs. The alloy wheels all have some very minor corrosion and kerbing, but nothing too serious.
The recorded mileage of 78,500 is warranted to be correct, and is evidenced by the regular and gradual increase in MoT mileages recorded, aligned with the servicing records. The first owner kept the car for about 10 months, covering about 10k miles in that time. The second owner then kept it through to February 2018, taking it up to 34k miles. The third owner then kept the car until Roger bought it in May 2021, by which time it showed 60k miles – and then Roger has added the last 18k on to that.
There’s a pretty comprehensive service history – with six stamps in the book up till 60k when Roger bought it. Roger than had an oil change completed annually – although he didn’t get the book stamped up so these are evidenced by the invoices being present. I’ve then had my mechanics complete a full service, and also replace the cambelt and water pump as there was no clear evidence of this having been done previously. In total, therefore, there are 10 recorded services (see below for full details).
The MoT history shows some advisories for tyres and suspension wear through the years, but nothing of any real significance. The last MoT advised some play in the OSF suspension, so as part of the service my mechanics replaced the tie rod end on that side too.
As you would expect given this recent thorough service, the Scenic goes, performs, steers, stops etc just as you would want and expect it to do.
The Scenic has also been fully valeted and Experian Data Checked (like HPI) and is clear. The owner’s handbook is present, which includes the service records, together with some other servicing receipts. Like all our cars, the Renault also comes with a 100-pt mechanical and functional inspection report.
The Motoring Press view
Giving it an excellent rating of 4.0 stars out of 5, Parker’s Car Guide praises its comfort, refinement, practical interior and value for money, and comments:-
“Launched in 2009 this iteration comes with new engines including a powerful diesel. It also boasts a roomier interior and sharper looks, and still offers plenty including comfortable access and extra practicality over a conventional hatchback.
Renault said it wanted to create the impression of a more conventional driving position for this version of the Scenic. A higher floor and more vertical steering wheel position have helped achieve this, while windscreen pillars moved further back have helped create a better view of the road at junctions and roundabouts. Strides made with the quality of materials and the finish in the Megane are evident in the Scenic and a large glass area combined with interesting trim colour combinations make the interior of the Scenic a pleasant environment. Sound insulation is excellent and the diesel versions are impressively quiet.
The Scenic has a similar suspension set-up to the Megane hatchback and for a relatively tall vehicle, is quite agile. The steering feels more involving and precise than on the previous Scenic and is fairly direct making the car feel responsive on twisty roads. The Scenic offers good value against some of its mainstream rivals and high levels of safety equipment help keep insurance premiums down. Diesel versions are frugal, with the 1.5-litre capable of well over 50mpg, along with modest road tax for a people carrier.
The Scenic is a good load carrier with up to 522 litres of storage space in the boot with the rear seats slid to their foremost position. It’s helped further by a low loading height and a tailgate more than a metre wide. Renault has calculated 86 litres of stowage space in the cabin, including four under-floor compartments and drawers under the front and outer rear seats.
Renault is one of the industry leaders in safety and the Scenic comes with front, side and curtain airbags as standard as well as electronic stability control and Isofix child seat mounting points. Most Renaults have scored top results in official independent crash tests and the Scenic is just as impressive”.
Equipment and Features
> Finished in Majorelle Blue Metallic paintwork, with magnolia half-leather seats and chocolate brown contrasting trim > 1,461cc 4-cylinder turbocharged fuel-injection diesel engine, producing 110bhp and 240Nm torque
> 6-speed Automatic gearbox, with manual option
> Power Assisted Steering (PAS)
> Dual Zone Climate control air conditioning
> Colour TomTom based satellite navigation system
> Renault Bose radio/CD-player, with USB and MP3 input sockets, integrated Bluetooth music, roof-mounted bee-sting aerial, steering-wheel pod-mounted radio controls, and integrated anti-theft protection
> Integrated Bluetooth radio and phone system
> 10-spoke (5xtwin spoke) 17” alloy wheels
> Electric sliding glass sunroof, with additional fixed glass panel above rear seats, both with integrated sunblinds
> Electric front and rear windows with one-touch operation on all windows
> Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors with automatic powerfolding
> Rear parking sensors with audible warning
> Cruise Control with speed limiter
> Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
> Active intelligent emergency brake assist
> Traction Control / Electronic Stability Control
> Electric parking brake
> Remote control central locking, with two full remote controls
> Tinted windows
> Three rear seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts, head restraints and ISOFIX seat mountings
> Individually folding, sliding and removeable rear seats
> Pull-up sunblinds to rear windows
> Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
> Height adjustable driver’s and front passenger’s seats
> Driver’s, Front Passenger’s, and side seat airbags
> Front and rear fog lamps
> Daytime running lights
> Automatic lights and automatic wipers
> Keyless entry system
> Keyless Start
> Trip computer with mileage since reset, average mpg, distance to empty, average speed, and fuel used since reset
> Picnic trays to rear of front seats
> Pull-out trays underneath front seats and outer rear seats, and storage bins in the front and rear floor areas
> Heated rear window
> Rear wash/wipe system
> Sliding front armrest and cubby box
> 12v charging points
> Tailored front and rear floormats
> Twin cupholders
> Integrated anti-theft alarm
History and Documentation
> The current mileage is showing as 78,570 miles which is warranted as correct.
> The Scenic comes with its V5 registration document. It was first registered 9th July 2012, and transferred to its second keeper on the 9th May 2013. That owner then kept it until 27th February 2018, and it passed to the third owner on 13th May 2021. It then passed to Roger who has kept it ever since – so in total it has had four owners.
> The current MoT expires 12th May 2026. It was issued 16th April 2025 at 78,347 miles. There was an advisory for slight play in the offside front suspension. The track rod end has since been replaced.
> An MoT history printout shows the following MoTs:-
21,059 miles; 24/06/2015
26,234 miles; 24/06/2016
30,968 miles; 16/06/2017
34,474 miles; 26/02/2018
43,559 miles; 14/02/2019
51,674 miles; 29/01/2020
58,498 miles; 11/02/2021
60,064 miles; 13/05/2021
64,454 miles; 05/05/2022
67,902 miles; 04/05/2023
73,382 miles; 22/04/2024
78,347 miles; 16/04/2025
> MoT certificates since 2021 are present with the car
> The car has been Experian Data Checked (similar to HPI), and the buyer will receive a copy of the report – which shows no problems
> The car has been serviced ten times. These are recorded (as detailed below) either by stamps in the service book, or by a servicing receipt:-
11,514 miles; 11/07/2013 – Renault Main Agent
15,949 miles; 03/07/2014 – Renault Main Agent
21,059 miles; 24/06/2015 – Renault Main Agent
26,234 miles; 24/06/2016 – Renault Main Agent
30,968 miles; 16/06/2017 – Renault Main Agent
60,064 miles; 13/05/2021 – Independent Garage
64,428 miles; 04/05/2022 – Independent Garage
68,917 miles; 28/06/2023 – Independent Garage
72,605 miles; 07/03/2024 – Independent Garage
78,557 miles; 13/05/2025 – Independent Garage (my mechanics) incl. Cambelt and water pump replacement
> The owners handbook and book pack are all present.
Bodywork and Interior Condition
> As you can see from the photos, the bodywork is in excellent condition. There are no nasty scuffs, dents or rusty patches. There are a few touched-in stone chips, a couple of small dents from errant shopping trolleys or careless car doors, and a small area on one bumper corner where a minor scuff has been touched in. The whole car presents very smartly, especially when you consider its age and mileage.
> The interior is equally very good throughout. There are new floormats throughout. There is some minor cracking to the leather on the edge of the driver’s seat base (see pictures) – the cloth fabric underneath is not split, so it all holds together fine.
Mechanical Condition and Wheels/Tyres
> The car has covered just over 78,500 miles. It goes very well indeed – and runs, steers, stops and goes round corners just as you would expect
> All the interior warning lights come on and go off as they should.
> The road wheels are multi-spoke 17” alloys; each has some minor kerbing damage to the rim, and some corrosion around the tyre valve and around the bolts, but none are yet in a condition that justifies refurbishment
> The road tyres are all budget makes – but have plenty of tread. The front tyres are a matched pair of Greenlander L-Zeal tyres with 6mm-7mm of tread. The rear tyres are a matched pair of Linglong GreenMax tyres with 5mm-6mm of tread. The spare wheel is a full size steel wheel type, fitted with a Michelin 205/60×16 tyre with 7mm of tread
> The locking wheel nut key, tools and towing eye are all present
Summary
All in all – this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious, modern family hatchback in very good overall condition. The Renault Scenic is a justifiably frequent sight on our roads – and for good reason. It is well known for its space, versatility and comfort, and this example with the smart Majorelle Blue paintwork and later styling inside and out just hits all the right buttons. Couple that with this example’s thorough service history, recent MoT, new cambelt, thorough valet, excellent equipment levels, and excellent fuel economy, and it’s hard to think of a reason not to buy it!
If you have any questions, please mail me or call me on 07917-234897. Any inspection or accompanied test drive is welcomed by appointment.
A note about Warranties
We go to exceptional lengths to assure the mechanical condition of any car that we sell. Cars are generally much more reliable than was the case in the past – but they are ever increasing in complexity and should the unthinkable happen, repair costs can be high. Many buyers prefer us to keep the price of our cars low, so we do not include a mechanical breakdown warranty as standard. However, we are agents for the industry-leading warranty provider – Warranty Wise (Warranty Provider of the Year 2024 for the fourth year running!). If you wish to do so, you can optionally purchase a comprehensive WarrantyWise Bronze vehicle warranty for this Renault Scenic, covering 100% of the repair cost on all major components, at labour rates of up to £75ph, at a cost of £199 for 6-months, £269 for 12-months, or £499 for 24-months. It will cover repair costs up to £1000 for any individual claim, and up to a combined maximum of the purchase cost of the vehicle.
Lower levels of warranty cover are available at lower cost if preferred.
Please click on “our services” above for more details.
