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AB08 XKS

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XKS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,882 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,449 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 126,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,870 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 78,868 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 63,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,503 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,248 miles

slight oil leak from sump area

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,930 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision missing

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

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 XKS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

AB08 XKS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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