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2008 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration SW08APZ
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 131,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,443 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,927 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2024 11 Jun 202625 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 117,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,467 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,183 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,012 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,139 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
30 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked up (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,546 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,143 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,670 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202631 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,026 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017 11 Jun 202631 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 46,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,490 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016 11 Jun 202626 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015 11 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,893 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014 11 Jun 20269 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,767 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,477 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08APZ was registered on 2008-05-29
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