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AL08 FYC

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,884 mi
Last recorded64,884 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 FYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 64,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,748 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 58,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s front tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,255 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,952 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 51,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,039 miles

O/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalks and o/s front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2018 45,039 miles

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

O/s and n/s rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalks and o/s front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,696 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,931 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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AL08 FYC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black 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 AL08 FYC, 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 AL08 FYC registered?

AL08 FYC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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