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AO08 XEN

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,851 mi
Last recorded127,851 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XEN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,851 miles

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

Offside Front wiper arm slightly damaged

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 127,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wiper arm slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,666 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 116,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 106,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,295 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn to approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,850 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,916 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,384 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2012 49,218 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,218 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but cords not exposed.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,893 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

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 XEN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

AO08 XEN is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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