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CK08 NLC

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

209,310 mi
Last recorded209,310 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 209,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet only 50% working

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 209,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet only 50% working

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 187,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts and both front bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r pipe going to flexi covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 187,087 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts and both front bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r pipe going to flexi covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 180,606 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front movement visible in steering rack end[drum stick] not yet excessive

Fail 7 Dec 2020 180,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 173,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 168,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,904 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,088 miles

High level brake light out.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,232 miles

All 3 handbrake cables corroded.

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

Nearside Front fog light broken.

Offside Rear brake binding.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 142,232 miles

All 3 handbrake cables corroded.

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

Nearside Front fog light broken.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 142,225 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,214 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2013 142,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,401 miles

N/S/F fog lamp damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 139,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CK08 NLC is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK08 NLC, 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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CK08 NLC is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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