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AB08 RGY

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,270 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 127,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 127,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to n/s/r car

Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,317 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front bumper panel loose

Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,571 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 110,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,249 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Horn not working horn (1.6.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 100,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 100,179 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,530 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,256 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,937 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 RGY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

AB08 RGY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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