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AB08 XKN

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

305,168 mi
Last recorded305,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 305,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 280,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 250,178 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 250,178 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 217,093 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 217,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 178,983 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 178,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 143,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,909 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,674 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,057 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

N/S/F Outer side wall damaged but not showing cords.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 50,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

N/S/F Outer side wall damaged but not showing cords.

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 XKN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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