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AF08 PRC

2008 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,868 mi
Last recorded140,868 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PRC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 129,840 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear and slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 129,840 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear and slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,955 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in its fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,954 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play in its fixings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate is cracked and deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread is bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,902 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,152 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 PRC is a 2008 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PRC, 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 PRC registered?

AF08 PRC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is AF08 PRC safe to buy?

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