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AP08 CUV

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 CUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 120,330 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever travel worn, but not excessively

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp has water ingress

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 120,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smearing also not aligned correctly not sweeping all the way (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Parking brake lever travel worn, but not excessively

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp has water ingress

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight noise n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,563 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear (system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 109,563 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear (system still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury hole in o/s sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 106,223 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 105,455 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 101,116 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,169 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,860 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

spare wheel insecure under the vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2013 66,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

spare wheel insecure under the vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front 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 CUV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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