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AO08 VCP

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,007 mi
Last recorded128,007 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 128,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 128,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 121,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 113,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 113,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 99,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,475 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 99,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,027 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,945 miles

n/s/f tyre 1mm inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 60,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre 1mm inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,278 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 VCP is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

AO08 VCP is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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