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AF08 HWR

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 103,482 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front wiper motor needs adjustment

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level low

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel need adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 May 2025 103,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front wiper motor needs adjustment

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level low

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel need adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,666 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 97,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,599 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 88,599 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 81,759 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 81,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2021 78,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,085 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 76,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,660 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,443 miles

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

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 HWR is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF08 HWR, 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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AF08 HWR is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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