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AU58 AOJ

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,857 mi
Last recorded120,857 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 AOJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 115,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 115,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,696 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 105,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,573 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 97,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,556 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 89,556 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2020 79,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

There was no oil in engine

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,388 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

Rear heat shield mounts deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,132 miles

chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 57,309 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,536 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 43,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,709 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 5,507 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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AU58 AOJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AU58 AOJ, 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 AU58 AOJ registered?

AU58 AOJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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