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AF08 HXA

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,801 mi
Last recorded117,801 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 117,801 miles

Central Both metal fuel lines corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2024 112,828 miles

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2023 110,186 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 98,398 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 98,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 94,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,525 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,671 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 76,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,981 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 69,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,080 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators and small cut in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,908 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 HXA is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

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

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