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CX08 XMB

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,205 mi
Last recorded103,205 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XMB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 103,205 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 103,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,202 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 5 mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,019 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front inner wing metal brake pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak engine has oil leaks ()

nearside front tyre slight cracks on inner wall

offside rear tyre worn on 3mm

Fail 13 Feb 2018 86,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front inner wing metal brake pipe slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak engine has oil leaks ()

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre slight cracks on inner wall

offside rear tyre worn on 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

slight wear on offside front shock absorber

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

slight wear on offside front shock absorber

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,854 miles

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre slight wear on both edges

offside front strut top mount slight freeplay

slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing brake pipe

Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre slight wear on both edges

offside front strut top mount slight freeplay

slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing brake pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,556 miles

nearside front inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,599 miles

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front wheels require tracking

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,468 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,415 miles

nail in tread o/s/r

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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CX08 XMB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 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 Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX08 XMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX08 XMB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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