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AO08 VCT

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,319 mi
Last recorded91,319 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,457 miles

All four tyres are just starting to show signs of perishing and cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 87,456 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

All four tyres are just starting to show signs of perishing and cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,495 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearide rear tyre worn sligjhtly out of shape in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on both shoulders

Pass 2 May 2014 78,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 64,483 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 64,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 52,884 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside steering rack ball joint

Pass 5 May 2011 38,453 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 VCT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

AO08 VCT is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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