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AF08 GMX

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 100,799 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 90,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded AND O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded AND O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,955 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,982 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 69,603 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,526 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 47,952 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 47,946 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,533 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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AF08 GMX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF08 GMX, 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 AF08 GMX registered?

AF08 GMX is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 GMX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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