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AN08 YLJ

2008 Renault Clio

Purple Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,964 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,219 miles

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

Slight freeplay in nearside track tod arm

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,986 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 94,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 92,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 86,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 26 May 2016 76,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 75,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 69,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,499 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 62,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 55,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,271 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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AN08 YLJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AN08 YLJ, 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 AN08 YLJ registered?

AN08 YLJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is AN08 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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