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AO08 OBT

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,658 mi
Last recorded84,658 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,964 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,964 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,940 miles

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,940 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,551 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,551 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,999 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,359 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,670 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner track rod arm slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f inner track rod arm slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,987 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear of vehicle shows signs of repair, not sure if sill to floor has been welded or not??

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OBT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

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

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