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A16 XEO

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,556 mi
Last recorded71,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XEO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Side light dim

Offside Rear Fog lamp poor condition

Offside Rear Parking brake poor

Pass 21 Sep 2024 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 69,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower swivel hub set up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,920 miles

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

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

Reversing lights don't work

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,090 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,013 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,304 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,842 miles

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

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

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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A16 XEO is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A16 XEO, 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 A16 XEO registered?

A16 XEO is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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