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ET08 CZZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,903 mi
Last recorded125,903 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 CZZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded + cannot see inner pads! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured + slightly dim! (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 125,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded + cannot see inner pads! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured + slightly dim! (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! + cannot see inner pads! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! + cannot see inner pads! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,864 miles

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 VERY NEAR - VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 107,757 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 VERY NEAR - VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 97,849 miles

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

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,490 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,251 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,064 miles

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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ET08 CZZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET08 CZZ, 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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ET08 CZZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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