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CXI 427

2008 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 427
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 135,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 131,229 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 131,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,274 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 126,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,539 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,824 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,460 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread face

Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread face

Pass 17 May 2017 71,032 miles

1 exhaust tail pipe mounting rubber split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 63,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2016 63,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2015 56,161 miles

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

wiper blade ends split

Pass 20 May 2014 48,820 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 48,801 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 40,450 miles

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

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

front tyres scuffed on inner edges poss tracking

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 11 May 2013 40,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front tyres scuffed on inner edges poss tracking

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 May 2012 32,706 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 24,732 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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CXI 427 is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 62,510 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 Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CXI 427, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CXI 427 is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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