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AV08 VRO

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,020 mi
Last recorded77,020 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 77,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play botom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 73,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 70,043 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 70,043 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 69,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,363 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 65,984 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,153 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,901 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,681 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,961 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 VRO is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

AV08 VRO is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AV08 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 VRO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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