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AB08 RCY

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 84,234 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 84,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 74,769 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyre's cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 74,769 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyre's cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 72,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,042 miles

hand rake travel poor.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,045 miles

exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2016 51,656 miles

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)

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,788 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,788 miles

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

off side front brake shows signs of having been hot.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,034 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,505 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,758 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly worn.

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 RCY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AB08 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

AB08 RCY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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