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AO08 FWT

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,240 mi
Last recorded110,240 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,240 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting rear fog lights (4.4.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,281 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 108,281 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 104,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,322 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 100,320 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,376 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 88,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,859 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Sep 2018 82,780 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,933 miles

extensive corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,932 miles

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

extensive corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Nov 2015 71,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,663 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 64,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,687 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 41,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,812 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front end damaged.o/s front fog lamp inoperatvie

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 FWT 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 68.2%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

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

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