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AO08 AEL

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,621 mi
Last recorded81,621 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 77,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 75,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 72,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,177 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,881 miles

Front discs have some corrosion and pitting inner face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,615 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,180 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,276 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,193 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,193 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,108 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 35,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,122 miles

Nearside 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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AO08 AEL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 AEL, 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 AO08 AEL registered?

AO08 AEL is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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