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AY08 WXL

2008 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 106,694 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,689 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 98,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,735 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,974 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 77,789 miles

Nearside small chip in windsceen

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,239 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,603 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 29,887 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,528 miles

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

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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AY08 WXL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY08 WXL, 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 AY08 WXL registered?

AY08 WXL is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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