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AV08 FPC

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,040 mi
Last recorded124,040 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 124,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,421 miles

Nearside play in rack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 115,242 miles

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

Nearside play in rack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,262 miles

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

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

Nearside slight play in rack

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 108,231 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rack gaitor not clipped up

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner knuckle ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,674 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,667 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,080 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack bush.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,582 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 26,582 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FPC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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