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AE58 EBJ

2008 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,969 mi
Last recorded206,969 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 EBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 206,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking, oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper motor partially seized

Pass 16 Jul 2024 196,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 186,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction E.M.L. light flashing on and off (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush completely broken up (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE running very rough and misfiring

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 169,319 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 168,542 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,032 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 131,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface part of fog light lens (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,166 miles

nearside outer door sill damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,982 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside outer door sill damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,266 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 74,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,585 miles

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 EBJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

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

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