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AO08 WHV

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 101,985 miles

Front brake discs worn, lipped & corroded

play in steering

Fail 16 Jul 2026 101,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs worn, lipped & corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

play in steering

Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 95,585 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,207 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2024 91,207 miles

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

play in steering

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,633 miles

Front Lower crossmember that holds radiator corroded and has holes in it

Rear number plate starting to come away

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower crossmember that holds radiator corroded and has holes in it

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate starting to come away

exhaust heat shield loose

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,728 miles

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

brake fluid red in colour

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre low on tread and loosing its shape

rear tyres perishing, tread damage

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front wheel bearing not checked

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,603 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,656 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 50,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,446 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 WHV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

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

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