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AB08 XLT

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,773 mi
Last recorded125,773 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 125,773 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and bulb could be in wrong (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 116,820 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount snapped at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195\65\15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 116,826 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount snapped at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195\65\15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,742 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 9 May 2023 94,521 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 85,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,488 miles

slight body damage offside

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,801 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 54,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,435 miles

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

Nearside Front bald on outer edge but good tread on main part of tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front bald on outer edge but good tread on main part of tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,263 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 40,263 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,483 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,535 miles

front pad wear

front tyre wear

service light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 21,752 miles

poss low front pads advise check with wheels off

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 XLT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

AB08 XLT is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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