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AT53 MPS

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 MPS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,280 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,226 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 75,018 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,509 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 66,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 60,881 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insercure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insercure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 56,387 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,706 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 48,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 37,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 33,590 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,822 miles

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

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

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

underetray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres crackig+out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking within tread

nsr tyre starting to mishape

Fail 26 Sep 2013 27,738 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking within tread

nsr tyre starting to mishape

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,388 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 25,388 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,370 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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AT53 MPS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AT53 MPS, 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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AT53 MPS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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