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YB08 CYL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,667 mi
Last recorded60,667 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CYL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,865 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shocks corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,711 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

front shocks rusty

front subframe rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2023 48,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

front shocks rusty

front subframe rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,034 miles

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

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

front subframe rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2022 44,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

different size tyres front and rear

front subframe rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,678 miles

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

different size front and rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,842 miles

different size tyres front and rear axles

Fail 12 Jun 2020 33,839 miles

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

different size tyres front and rear axles

Pass 22 Jun 2019 30,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,404 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 27,404 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,354 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,062 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,930 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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YB08 CYL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB08 CYL, 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 YB08 CYL registered?

YB08 CYL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 CYL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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