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AV08 FNX

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,108 mi
Last recorded167,108 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FNX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 162,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 160,796 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 158,657 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 158,657 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,245 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 151,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,699 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2018 144,698 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 135,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,631 miles

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

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

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2016 123,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,207 miles

slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 93,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2014 77,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV08 FNX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AV08 FNX, 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 AV08 FNX registered?

AV08 FNX is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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