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SO08 CJZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,763 mi
Last recorded76,763 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 76,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 75,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 73,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,877 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 66,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,343 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 58,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,110 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 34,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,837 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,408 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 30,408 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,623 miles

Advise airbag light on at time of test.

Fail 18 Jan 2013 26,623 miles

Advise airbag light on at time of test.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,890 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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SO08 CJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO08 CJZ, 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 SO08 CJZ registered?

SO08 CJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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