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AV08 LVW

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,268 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 114,266 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,601 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 112,598 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f brake pipe to rear excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,221 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 109,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,473 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 104,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,209 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 92,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,032 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 80,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 62,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,997 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,997 miles

Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,146 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 LVW is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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