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AO08 VCJ

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,835 mi
Last recorded44,835 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 44,835 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,958 miles

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

front crossmember and support bars corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 43,144 miles

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

front crossmember and support bars corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 40,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer edge of tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,664 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,405 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,176 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 27,176 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,603 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 VCJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

AO08 VCJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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