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AV08 FOM

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,638 mi
Last recorded123,638 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FOM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 123,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,918 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 115,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detached but still sealing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes have a high imbalance

Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Detached but still sealing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brakes have a high imbalance

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front lower split subframe corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 102,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

front lower split subframe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,677 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,030 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 94,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended offside rear and centre rear buckle not latching (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,042 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 90,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,837 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,201 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,007 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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AV08 FOM is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AV08 FOM, 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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AV08 FOM is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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