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OE08 LCZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,930 mi
Last recorded134,930 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LCZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 134,930 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2026 134,930 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 133,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 132,949 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 132,173 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both front headlamp will not adjust from the internal adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,650 miles

front to rear and both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear going to the o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,730 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,296 miles

Rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

Fail 18 Aug 2016 77,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres getting low 2-3mm

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,903 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,555 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 32,555 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 14,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,539 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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OE08 LCZ 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 65.4%.

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 OE08 LCZ, 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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What year was OE08 LCZ registered?

OE08 LCZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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