Renault Twingo II 1.2 16V, 76 PS, 5-speed manual (2007–2010)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Renault Twingo II (2007-2014): known problems and buying guide

  Check the timing belt, the 1.5 dCi oil changes and the 2008 and 2010 recalls before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Ask for the timing belt change record on a 1.2 16V. No record means you cannot tell when the belt was last changed, and a break bends the valves.
2. Ask a Renault dealer to check the VIN for the 2010 valve wedge recall. An open recall means the fix is still due.
3. Check the oil level and ask for top-up records. Bad result: the level is low between changes.
4. On a 1.2 16V, look for oil under the engine and at the rocker cover. Bad result: wet oil at the cover or at the seals.
5. Watch the revs after starting. Bad result: the revs climb on their own, or the engine warning light stays on.
6. On a 1.2 16V, ask a garage to scan the engine for electrical fault codes. Bad result: codes for the ignition coil or the camshaft sensor.
7. Move the driver seat through all positions and push it hard. Bad result: the seat slips or does not lock. Look for a sticker marked B5 in the engine bay; it marks a car with the recall fix done.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions