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AP08 KSE

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 63,751 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 56,471 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in the side walls

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Some play in both front upper suspension mountings

Fail 7 Apr 2021 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking slightly in the side walls

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Some play in both front upper suspension mountings

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

play in both front suspension upper strut mountings

Fail 17 Mar 2020 54,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

play in both front suspension upper strut mountings

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,775 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,406 miles

slight damage to offside front door

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 37,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre getting low on outside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,377 miles

both sides rear tyres has sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2014 20,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

both sides rear tyres has sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 13,992 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 16 May 2012 13,992 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,955 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 KSE 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 68.4%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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