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CA57 XEF

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

296,801 mi
Last recorded296,801 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XEF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 296,801 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 296,801 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 263,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 263,969 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 254,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake reading lower than o-s adjustment/ repair maybe required

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 254,985 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake reading lower than o-s adjustment/ repair maybe required

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 236,428 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 214,653 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 214,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 201,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 183,437 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 168,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 147,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,229 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 128,221 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,531 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,299 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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CA57 XEF is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA57 XEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA57 XEF registered?

CA57 XEF is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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