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AB08 XNE

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,604 mi
Last recorded17,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 17,604 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 17,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 16,922 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 15,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 14,613 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat ()

Fail 28 May 2021 14,517 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 13,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 13,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6 - 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 13,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,037 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,510 miles

o/s wiper blade split at both ends

slight nick in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,290 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,944 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 XNE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

AB08 XNE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is AB08 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 XNE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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