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AV08 GZC

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,308 mi
Last recorded96,308 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,489 miles

Interior mirror slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,488 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 85,488 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose split (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,867 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,867 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,431 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,213 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,540 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 GZC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

AV08 GZC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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