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AF08 HWC

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,813 mi
Last recorded173,813 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 173,813 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 163,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,806 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,060 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,386 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,442 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,143 miles

o/s/f wiper blade perished

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 HWC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

AF08 HWC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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