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AB08 XLW

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,693 mi
Last recorded153,693 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 153,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 135,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 119,023 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 104,096 miles

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

Nearside Front outer edge tyre worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,885 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 28 May 2015 78,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,116 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,116 miles

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

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 18 May 2012 45,884 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2011 34,934 miles

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 XLW is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

AB08 XLW is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 XLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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