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AV08 YSJ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,117 mi
Last recorded148,117 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,117 miles

front discs showing wear

o/s/f bumper corner dabaged

rear exhaust mount poor condition

slight play both sides steering system

various steering suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2024 147,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace ASAP 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (e))

front discs showing wear

o/s/f bumper corner dabaged

rear exhaust mount poor condition

slight play both sides steering system

various steering suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2023 137,158 miles

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

front bumper damage

Fail 10 Jul 2023 137,014 miles

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

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

front bumper damage

Pass 9 Jul 2022 126,437 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 126,437 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,970 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

o/s/f bumper corner damaged

various steering,suspension components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,796 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))

engine oil leak

exhaust is corroded centre section has slight blow

offside front bumper is damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2019 103,912 miles

exhaust pipework rusty & slight blow from centre silencer

o/s/f corner of front bumper showing damage

Fail 22 Jun 2019 103,836 miles

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

exhaust pipework rusty & slight blow from centre silencer

o/s/f corner of front bumper showing damage

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,244 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 94,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,022 miles

both front tyres have outer edge wear (may require tracking)

center exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Fail 26 Jun 2017 82,982 miles

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

both front tyres have outer edge wear (may require tracking)

center exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,396 miles

Both rear tyres have light cracking and some deep cuts in tread area

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 73,396 miles

Both rear tyres have light cracking and some deep cuts in tread area

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,553 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 57,534 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,671 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 YSJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

AV08 YSJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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