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AB08 XLG

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

2,020 mi
Last recorded2,020 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 2,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 115,288 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,332 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 109,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 100,006 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 100,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,887 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,461 miles

Play to O/S/F and N/S/F lower balljoints

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,803 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 36,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front discs in poor condition

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

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

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 XLG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

Is AB08 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XLG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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