2008 Renault Twingo · 10,011 MOT tests
2008 Renault Twingo reliability
2008 Renault Twingos fail 47.9% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Twingo years (10,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2008 Renault Twingo?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 47.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 82,945
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,011
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.2% of tests fail here (221% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.6%
- Lights and electrics17.9%
- Brakes12.7%
- Tyres9.2%
- Steering9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.23%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.92%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.68%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.83%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (7.67%)
Other years
Every Renault Twingo year
The full picture: Renault Twingo reliability. Before you pay for any Renault Twingo, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Renault Twingo reliable?
2008 Renault Twingos fail 47.9% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Twingo years (10,011 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.1% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.23% of tests), position lamp not working (5.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Renault Twingo shows 82,945 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Check a 2008 Renault Twingo free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.