2016 Renault Twingo · 8,981 MOT tests
2016 Renault Twingo reliability
2016 Renault Twingos fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Twingo years (8,981 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 24.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 33,028
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,981
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.1% of tests fail here (384% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Brakes3.6%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.82%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.39%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.84%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.94%)
Other years
Every Renault Twingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Renault Twingo reliable?
2016 Renault Twingos fail 24.5% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 12 Twingo years (8,981 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.82% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.15% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Renault Twingo shows 33,028 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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