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AO08 AEM

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,554 mi
Last recorded87,554 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AEM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,554 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,691 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,691 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,593 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,586 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 65,527 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,576 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 57,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,176 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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AO08 AEM is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

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

Is AO08 AEM safe to buy?

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