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C17 COU

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,073 mi
Last recorded71,073 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 COU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 71,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,586 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 69,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 64,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,597 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 64,597 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,526 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 43,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013
Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,564 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,053 miles

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

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

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)

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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C17 COU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 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 C17 COU, 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 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 COU registered?

C17 COU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is C17 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 COU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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