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HJ09 PCZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,761 mi
Last recorded44,761 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 PCZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,718 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 43,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 42,544 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 36,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,233 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,646 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2019 24,646 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 Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,879 miles

Offside Rear tyre has perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,737 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 15,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 15,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 13,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,978 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 9,573 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 7,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 5,224 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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HJ09 PCZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 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 HJ09 PCZ, 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 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ09 PCZ registered?

HJ09 PCZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is HJ09 PCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ09 PCZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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