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AO08 TNK

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,846 mi
Last recorded114,846 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 114,846 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims are slightly damaged/distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets, the pipe is split (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims are slightly damaged/distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are worn / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rims are slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 111,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are worn / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rims are slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,523 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rims slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 105,523 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rims slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, I would advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 96,686 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 82,996 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 65,145 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,621 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 52,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,620 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2013 35,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 32,966 miles

lip on front discs

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,344 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 TNK is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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