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AU08 URB

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 URB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,150 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 105,150 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 99,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 93,709 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 87,576 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf & Nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 82,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2022 82,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,636 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,655 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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AU08 URB is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 URB, 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 URB registered?

AU08 URB is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 URB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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