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CY08 DFD

2008 Renault Modus

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,894 mi
Last recorded63,894 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Modus53,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 DFD
MakeRenault
ModelModus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,894 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides as marked ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded as marked

rear suspension beam corroded as marked

Pass 12 May 2025 61,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 54,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 54,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 41,482 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 41,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,267 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 28,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 20,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,544 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 19,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 18,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 18,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,951 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,164 miles

advise n/s rear tyre for cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,218 miles

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

advise strap on n/s c/v boot

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,075 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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CY08 DFD is a 2008 Renault Modus in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY08 DFD, 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 CY08 DFD registered?

CY08 DFD is a 2008 Renault Modus, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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