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AO08 DMX

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,356 mi
Last recorded124,356 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 124,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2024 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,485 miles

oil leak

slighty play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 1 Jul 2023 94,471 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

oil leak

slighty play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jul 2022 92,122 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 92,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,605 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil on low mark

Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil on low mark

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,738 miles

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

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,596 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,229 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,233 miles

discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,233 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,971 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 48,519 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 48,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,903 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DMX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

AO08 DMX is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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