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AU08 USE

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,366 mi
Last recorded122,366 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,366 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 122,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 117,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,618 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 111,543 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,071 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,064 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,627 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,012 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,781 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,670 miles

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

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

both rear indicators are starting to go white

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,670 miles

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

both rear indicators are starting to go white

Fail 15 Mar 2013 51,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,659 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 USE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 USE, 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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AU08 USE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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