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SM08 CSZ

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CSZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 137,033 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 134,644 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs unevenly worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 134,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs unevenly worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 Jul 2024 129,746 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 129,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake operating lever stuck (1.1.15 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front lift in top strut mount / bearing ( offload )

Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 127,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 126,928 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 126,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn os and ns d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 0sf front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side osr and nsr (1.4.1 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper hand brake lever stuck on

Nearside Rear reverse lamp unit damaged

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

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

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

Rear high level stop lamp inop

Rear no rear seats fitted

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,984 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,920 miles

both steering gaiters damp

Fail 17 Apr 2019 109,920 miles

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

both steering gaiters damp

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,174 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 107,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,231 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,175 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,175 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage At nearside passengers (sliding)door,body moulding missing securing bolt protruding. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement At saddle/d bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure At ABS wiring. (1.9.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 29%. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,594 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,858 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,584 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,614 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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SM08 CSZ is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM08 CSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM08 CSZ registered?

SM08 CSZ is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SM08 CSZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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