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AF08 HTG

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,965 mi
Last recorded136,965 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HTG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 119,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 112,045 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 106,407 miles

1/ both front tyres becoming perished not to cords at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2020 101,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 101,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 96,606 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ( small flat spot on tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 1 May 2019 96,605 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ( small flat spot on tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 83,091 miles

1,front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,475 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,613 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,926 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,142 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,851 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 HTG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

AF08 HTG is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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