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NX08 XCL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 XCL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 123,303 miles

Coolant leak leaking from lower o/s of radiator ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 123,302 miles

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

Coolant leak leaking from lower o/s of radiator ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 118,663 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 118,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,276 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 116,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUNNING OFF INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 107,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUNNING OFF INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sump pan corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,655 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,566 miles

brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,399 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,488 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,014 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,042 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,647 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

nut missing from bracket attatching reservoir too brake servo

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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NX08 XCL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 NX08 XCL, 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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NX08 XCL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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