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CV08 BBX

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,370 mi
Last recorded101,370 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 BBX
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,482 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator crossmember corroded and holed

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2023 94,482 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator crossmember corroded and holed

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,813 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s rear shock absorber corroded.

radiator crossmember corroded.

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,813 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s rear shock absorber corroded.

radiator crossmember corroded.

rear suspension beam corroded.

rear tow bar corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2021 82,915 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front radiator crossmember corroded.

rear suspension beam corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2021 82,915 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front radiator crossmember corroded.

rear suspension beam corroded.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,311 miles

Rear tow bar components heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,292 miles

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

Front radiator surport corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,290 miles

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

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

Front radiator surport corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,215 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,705 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,952 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,020 miles

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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CV08 BBX is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV08 BBX, 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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CV08 BBX is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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