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SO08 CZZ

2008 Renault Scenic

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Scenic62,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CZZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 66,895 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 64,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 58,603 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheer arch lining adrift. Not rubbibg

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 58,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wheer arch lining adrift. Not rubbibg

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,557 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and heavily perished

rear disc and pads deteriorated advise closer inspection to rea pads

Fail 26 Nov 2021 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm/steering rack ? advise removing rack boot closer inspection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm/steering rack ? advise removing rack boot closer inspection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and heavily perished

rear disc and pads deteriorated advise closer inspection to rea pads

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old, cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre 12 years old

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 51,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old, cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre 12 years old

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,931 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 46,931 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,631 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,597 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 39,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,704 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,455 miles

Both front tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,470 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit scuffed at outer sidewall area

Pass 20 Jun 2011
Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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SO08 CZZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,591 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO08 CZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO08 CZZ registered?

SO08 CZZ is a 2008 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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