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AE58 DZY

2008 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

160,793 mi
Last recorded160,793 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DZY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 160,793 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 160,769 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 156,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 156,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heatshield loose.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,354 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 153,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,976 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 137,756 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,155 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 112,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 112,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 105,173 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slightly damaged inner side wall

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slightly damaged inner side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2014 64,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 64,943 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,325 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 47,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn low

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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AE58 DZY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE58 DZY, 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 AE58 DZY registered?

AE58 DZY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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