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AO08 DMY

2008 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,884 mi
Last recorded188,884 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DMY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 188,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 25 Apr 2019 179,328 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 178,513 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 163,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 162,855 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 147,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 147,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,550 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 141,550 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced slow 60% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 134,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 134,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 127,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 127,660 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 107,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,846 miles

rear brakes binding on offside

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,846 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brakes binding on offside

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 DMY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

AO08 DMY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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