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AO08 AEV

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,833 miles

Front Lower Radiator support frame corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing worn but not excessively

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,806 miles

All wipers smear

Brake fluid dark

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,079 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 83,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,028 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front part of subframe starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 81,028 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front part of subframe starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,693 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ON 3MM, 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,693 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ON 3MM, 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,060 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,678 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,276 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,388 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s X 2 NOT URGENT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,811 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,754 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 21,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,711 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 18,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AEV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

AO08 AEV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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