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AV08 FOP

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FOP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2025 103,745 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,481 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2024 94,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leaking at joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 85,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 82,549 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine and under body covers

Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,635 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,068 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 44,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,386 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 37,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,902 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,810 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 FOP is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV08 FOP, 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 FOP is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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