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AP08 WZZ

2008 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

152,018 mi
Last recorded152,018 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 WZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 152,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2026 152,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering column to rack loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2025 145,703 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise apparent on lock to lock test inside steering rack but nothing found

Fail 29 May 2025 145,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise apparent on lock to lock test inside steering rack but nothing found

Pass 21 May 2024 137,142 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2024 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced to dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and cracking 185/60r15-88h

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre cracking and splitting 185/60r15-88h

excessive reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 24 May 2023 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and cracking 185/60r15-88h

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking and splitting 185/60r15-88h

excessive reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 May 2022 118,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 185/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 185/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear

Fail 23 May 2022 118,457 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 185/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 185/60r15-88h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear

Pass 19 May 2021 108,879 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 108,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,487 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 100,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,146 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,217 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,863 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,863 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,515 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,795 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,519 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 WZZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

AP08 WZZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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