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AU08 RPO

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,663 mi
Last recorded131,663 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 RPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,592 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,657 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,684 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 93,684 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,760 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,768 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 73,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,250 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,250 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,467 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre worn too 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,408 miles

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

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

WET TEST

front brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s/r tyre 3mm [limit 1.6mm]

rear belts not checked due to child seats

wipers smear

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 26 Jan 2013 31,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 31,692 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 24,517 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 24,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,034 miles

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

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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AU08 RPO is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU08 RPO, 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 AU08 RPO registered?

AU08 RPO is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 RPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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