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AO08 XFC

2008 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,437 mi
Last recorded133,437 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,437 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack end has play

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

Fail 19 May 2026 133,437 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside steering rack end has play

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

Pass 21 May 2025 124,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 124,454 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle belt wont clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2024 116,669 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 116,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 106,257 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2023 106,257 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2022 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Rack End Play

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

Pass 19 May 2021 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack/Rack End

Fail 19 May 2021 83,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack/Rack End

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2020 77,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring cup deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper coil spring cup deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 59,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2016 55,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 43,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,095 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 31,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 24,157 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 XFC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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