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AB08 XLV

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,602 mi
Last recorded212,602 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 212,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 212,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 192,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking slightly on outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 192,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking slightly on outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 184,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 184,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 178,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 178,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 174,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside side repeater cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel movement to handbrake

Fail 19 Jun 2018 174,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside side repeater cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel movement to handbrake

Pass 20 Jun 2017 172,619 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 164,409 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,103 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 151,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 133,077 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 110,149 miles

Offside front wheel rim damaged

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,149 miles

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

Offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,595 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,595 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,687 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XLV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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