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AP08 VNS

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 135,853 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 135,291 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,125 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 119,121 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,745 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,739 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,151 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,622 miles

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

brake pedal rubber anti-slip slightly worn

set head lamp adjuster to zero

Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber anti-slip slightly worn

set head lamp adjuster to zero

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VNS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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