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CE08 TYW

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TYW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 129,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective canvas showing through ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 116,828 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 115,152 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 115,038 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 111,808 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 108,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2019 104,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2018 97,003 miles

condition of wind screen

Pass 23 May 2017 87,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 87,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,690 miles

near side front alloy damaged inner edge

near side wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front alloy damaged inner edge

near side wiper blade split but cleaning screen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 68,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxilliary belt shredding

front end accident damage

n/s/f brake flexi hose minor damage

n/s/f tyre low tread shoulder

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre worn misshaped/punctured

o/s & n/s front anti roll bar end link bushes wear

o/s & n/s front wheel rims dented

rear end/boot floor accident damage

Fail 10 Jun 2014 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre and uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside rear tyre and uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 61,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CE08 TYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CE08 TYW, 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 CE08 TYW registered?

CE08 TYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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