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AB08 RFJ

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,610 mi
Last recorded125,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 125,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 125,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 122,548 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil level low

Pass 9 May 2022 114,845 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2022 114,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2021 112,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2021 112,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 105,667 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,049 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 86,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 79,193 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 79,193 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,176 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 58,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,875 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,951 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,650 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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AB08 RFJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RFJ, 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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AB08 RFJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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