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AO08 OBG

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OBG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.6mm and badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2025 115,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.6mm and badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 107,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 100,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,744 miles

Exhaust rear heat shields loose from floor fittings.

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Nail in inner shoulder of nearside rear tyre tread and outer shoulder worn low. 165/65 R 15

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Wipers smear screen slightly.

Fail 11 Nov 2021 94,744 miles

Exhaust rear heat shields loose from floor fittings.

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Nail in inner shoulder of nearside rear tyre tread and outer shoulder worn low. 165/65 R 15

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

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

Wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,545 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,275 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 67,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Fail 19 May 2017 67,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 61,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,166 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 43,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

odd size tyres front axle to rear axle

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,411 miles

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

odd size tyres front axle to rear axle

Pass 15 May 2013 35,742 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 34,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,662 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 OBG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OBG, 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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AO08 OBG is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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