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CP08 ARU

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,767 mi
Last recorded169,767 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 ARU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 169,767 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 169,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 160,995 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2024 151,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 151,117 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 20 Mar 2023 141,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 141,162 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,195 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 119,195 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 108,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 108,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,668 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,668 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2017 84,574 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,926 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 76,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,509 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,509 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,241 miles

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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CP08 ARU is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP08 ARU, 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 CP08 ARU registered?

CP08 ARU is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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