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AC56 EVA

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

66,283 mi
Last recorded66,283 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 EVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,283 miles

Nearside Front anti rattle provision in brake pad guide missing

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and tyres 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 66,283 miles

Nearside Front anti rattle provision in brake pad guide missing

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and tyres 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 76,584 miles

Radiator support beam badly corodded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 76,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support beam badly corodded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,029 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 56,008 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,411 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 71,410 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,988 miles

Nearside Front radiator support bracket corroded and holed

Fail 21 Feb 2023 65,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front radiator support bracket corroded and holed

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,407 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 46,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 38,852 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,728 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 47,728 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2016 43,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 40,077 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2015 40,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,140 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,770 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,973 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 19,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,118 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AC56 EVA is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC56 EVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC56 EVA registered?

AC56 EVA is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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