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C15 GAD

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,314 mi
Last recorded130,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 GAD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 128,375 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,615 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 121,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

general under body corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2019 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,641 miles

Air filter housing loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear wiper blade split

Water ingress to both head lamps

Fail 29 Oct 2018 119,641 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air filter housing loose

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear wiper blade split

Water ingress to both head lamps

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,132 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,132 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,307 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f brake slight drag

n/s/f drop link rubber bush split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,260 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise o/s/f tyre 3-4mm o/s/r tyre 3-4mm and sign of pearishing

Pass 25 Mar 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,023 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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C15 GAD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C15 GAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C15 GAD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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