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AB08 RCU

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,796 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,102 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,095 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre pressure low,

Nearside wiper blade slow to clear,

Slight fluctuation from nearside front brake,

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,668 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,906 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,074 miles

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

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)

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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AB08 RCU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 RCU, 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 AB08 RCU registered?

AB08 RCU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AB08 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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