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AO08 XAE

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,327 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 119,327 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,151 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 119,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,720 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 112,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,724 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 111,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 108,925 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 108,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,143 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,673 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,478 miles

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

handbrake travel high.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,350 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise play to off side track rod end advise to change

near side rear tyre very close to pass limit advise to change

off side front tyre on pass limit advise to change

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,588 miles

advise play to off side track rod end advise to change

near side rear tyre very close to pass limit advise to change

off side front tyre on pass limit advise to change

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,777 miles

advise near side wiper blade

advise off side front tyre wearing low

front brake pads very low

Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise near side wiper blade

advise off side front tyre wearing low

front brake pads very low

Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,884 miles

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

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

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,884 miles

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,240 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 XAE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

AO08 XAE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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