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No two fuel tanks are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
The X-Trail has run across three main generations in the UK: the T30 (2001–2007), the T31 (2007–2014), and the T32 (2014–present), and fuel tanks are generally not interchangeable between these generations due to significant platform changes. Within each generation, compatibility is much closer but still depends on engine code and fuel type, so always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker.
A 2005 X-Trail is a T30 and a 2009 X-Trail is a T31, so these sit in different generations with different underpinnings, meaning the fuel tanks are very unlikely to be a straight swap. This crosses a clear generation boundary, so you must confirm directly with the breaker whether the tanks share dimensions, sender unit positions, or mounting points before ordering.
Yes, petrol and diesel X-Trails can have different fuel tank configurations, filler neck designs, and sender unit setups, so always specify your fuel type when requesting a quote. The engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is the most reliable detail you can give a breaker to ensure the right tank is matched to your vehicle.
Trim level does not affect fuel tank fitment on the X-Trail; the tank is determined by the generation, engine code, and fuel type rather than whether the car is a Visia, Acenta, or Tekna. You may receive a tank with minor cosmetic differences such as sticker residue or bracket colour, but this will not affect function, so do not let trim put you off a good-condition part.
A 2013 X-Trail is a T31, while the T32 generation began in 2014, representing a full platform change, so a T32 tank is almost certainly not compatible with your T31. Stick to T31 sourced parts and give the breaker your exact engine code to narrow it down further within that generation.
The engine code matters more than the year alone, because Nissan fitted different engines to the X-Trail throughout each generation and the fuel system components were matched to those engines at build. Pull your engine code from your V5 logbook or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker — it is the single most useful detail for confirming the right tank and avoiding a wasted purchase.