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AP08 FWL

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 67,711 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 64,530 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 64,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,711 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 61,661 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 57,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 54,485 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,869 miles

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,583 miles

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))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 41,977 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly.

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 41,977 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking slightly.

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 29,194 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,050 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,854 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,166 miles

Offside front Tyre , tread depth getting low

Wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,492 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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AP08 FWL 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 76.2%.

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

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