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CJ03 CMJ

2008 Renault Modus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,668 mi
Last recorded71,668 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 CMJ
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,668 miles

Front radiator support cradle heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Fail 31 Mar 2025 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front radiator support cradle heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield not fully secure

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,155 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 64,155 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2023 58,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack and pinion end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack and pinion end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 52,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,439 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 47,356 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 38,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,242 miles

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,706 miles

Nearside Rear slightly binding brake

Pass 18 May 2016 18,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 10,147 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Modus?

Based on 549,585 MOT tests across 30,925 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
4,567
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
30,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 17,600
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,967
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,981
position lamp(s) not working 9,931
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7,896
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CJ03 CMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Modus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 53,023 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 Modus fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 17,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ03 CMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Modus typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Modus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CJ03 CMJ registered?

CJ03 CMJ is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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