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CX08 VLU

2008 Renault Modus

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 137,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 126,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged, just about secure time of test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,450 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.5 reading 6+ (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged, just about secure time of test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,897 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper and mountings broken but just still secure time of test (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 12 years old recommend replacing asap (185/60r15

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2021 116,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper and mountings broken but just still secure time of test (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old recommend replacing asap (185/60r15 (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,607 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,437 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 78,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,817 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 73,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,663 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,612 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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CX08 VLU is a 2008 Renault Modus in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CX08 VLU, 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 CX08 VLU registered?

CX08 VLU is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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