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AP08 BYD

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

53,506 mi
Last recorded53,506 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BYD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,506 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 23 Apr 2026 53,506 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,306 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 49,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding seized handbrake mechanism (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 45,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 45,816 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,559 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 43,559 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,225 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,498 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 34,498 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings LOWER CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 31,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,407 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 21,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 18,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,421 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 14,421 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AP08 BYD is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black 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 AP08 BYD, 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 AP08 BYD registered?

AP08 BYD is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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