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AB08 XJN

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 129,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 128,469 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 128,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,920 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch damaged

offside front fog light lens damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2017 112,838 miles

Emissions not tested not enough gasses at tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box baffles loose

nearside front inner wheel arch damaged

offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,386 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,873 miles

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

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

Very slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,873 miles

Very slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,897 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 XJN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for AB08 XJN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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