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DY08 CEA

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,799 mi
Last recorded74,799 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 CEA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 74,799 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,024 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 64,023 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,598 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 62,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,461 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,054 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 45,052 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 40,174 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 37,057 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,380 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 5,098 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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DY08 CEA is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 CEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY08 CEA registered?

DY08 CEA is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 CEA safe to buy?

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