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AP08 LRZ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,667 mi
Last recorded156,667 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LRZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 156,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear upper heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2023 150,004 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 150,004 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 143,779 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 143,719 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 137,908 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 137,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 130,347 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 130,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 117,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,236 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 110,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,886 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,056 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,034 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 81,034 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 71,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,849 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,205 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 LRZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRZ, 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 LRZ registered?

AP08 LRZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AP08 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 LRZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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