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AU08 USC

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 USC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 101,634 miles

Engine leaking oil

Nearside rear road wheel rim distorted slightly

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 29 Apr 2017 101,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine leaking oil

Nearside rear road wheel rim distorted slightly

Nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 88,847 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut

Pass 14 May 2014 64,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 64,471 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 55,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,743 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 USC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU08 USC, 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 USC registered?

AU08 USC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AU08 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 USC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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