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AU58 WXA

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 120,058 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged.

Fail 19 Jan 2024 120,020 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 113,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipes broken (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,747 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 109,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 109,738 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper motor not working as intended (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Not operated (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,896 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 101,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Park brake lever travel high (efficiency ok)

Fail 21 Dec 2019 101,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Park brake lever travel high (efficiency ok)

Pass 27 Dec 2018 89,378 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,713 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 84,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,233 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2013 47,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,274 miles

Nearside Front 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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AU58 WXA is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

AU58 WXA is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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