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CA08 DHX

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DHX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken off

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple broken off

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2024 80,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both of them towards the rear of the vehicle - Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has movement when jacked up

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,484 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 72,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,205 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,132 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 52,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,823 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 33,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,347 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,025 miles

front brake discs have some surface corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2012 18,547 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 13,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise oil leak at sump

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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CA08 DHX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 DHX, 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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What year was CA08 DHX registered?

CA08 DHX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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