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Renault Twingo reliability by build year

Coverage 2007-20192 named generationsHatchbackPETROL

We've only got 1,230 MOT tests for Renault Twingos built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Renault Twingo built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Renault Twingos built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

17% of MOT tests on Renault Twingos built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 18% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Twingos built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Twingo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Twingo's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Twingo Mk3

Mk3 (2014-2019)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

16.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 1,230 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Twingo Mk2

Mk2 (2007-2013)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

30.5% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Likely between 27.4% and 33.8%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 780 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROL

26.7% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 17.1% and 39.0%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 60 MOT tests at this ageLimited data

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Renault Twingo.

See every build year for the Renault Twingo

Side-by-side

Renault Twingo generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (2014-2019)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate16.9%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 1,230 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (2007-2013)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate30.5%likely between 27.4% and 33.8%built around 2013 (12 years old)from 780 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating26.7%likely between 17.1% and 39.0%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 60 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Twingo, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Renault Twingo fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Twingo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
7112.7%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
48117.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
1,23016.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
2,61223.1%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
5,34624.7%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,36825.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
99528.8%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,65431.2%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,43933.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
3,78532.5%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
4,37632.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
2,18933.3%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,36133.8%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
16328.8%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
6026.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Renault Twingos

These issues come from 7-year-old Renault Twingos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.8%
    Advisory: 320Fail: 38 (11% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.4%
    Advisory: 192Fail: 34 (15% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.3%
    Advisory: 174Fail: 4 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    8.7%
    Advisory: 79Fail: 50 (39% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    5.0%
    Advisory: 62Fail: 10 (14% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,230 MOT tests on 7-year-old Renault Twingos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Renault Twingos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres35%
  2. Suspension + Tyres20%
  3. Brakes + Suspension17%
  4. Other + Tyres16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 295 MOT tests on Renault Twingo cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

11 recalls in all

9 of the 11 Renault Twingo recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 8 more

Top concerns

  • Possibility of loss of control
  • Outer skin of rear spoiler may detach
  • Outer skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    Lower fail rate: 14.2%, against 16.9% for the Renault Twingo, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate, share still registered and recalls only.

    15,657 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Suzuki Celerio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.5%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.5%

    Lower fail rate: 13.9%, against 16.9% for the Renault Twingo, both built around 2018.

    5,662 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Aygo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.2%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 13.0%, against 16.9% for the Renault Twingo, both built around 2018.

    25,028 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Skoda Citigo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.6%
    Dangerous
    3.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.6%, against 3.4% for the Renault Twingo.

    6,553 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Renault Twingo across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 2nd lowest fail rate of 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 1,230 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Twingo ever sold: 32,130 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 1,230 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.