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AP08 HMC

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,809 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,809 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,368 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly.

reverse lights inoperative.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shields loose.

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly.

reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,206 miles

"spanner" light on.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly.

reverse lights not working.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

"spanner" light on.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly.

reverse lights not working.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,653 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 76,639 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,157 miles

Brake fluid low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - corroded & delaminated on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside low reading on hand brake

Oil leak from sump washer

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,157 miles

Brake fluid low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - corroded & delaminated on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside low reading on hand brake

Oil leak from sump washer

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 66,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake inbalance

o/s park brake reading low

Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,507 miles

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

o/s park brake reading low

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake inbalance

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 46,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 HMC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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