Renault Clio Extreme (2008)
2008 Renault Clio Extreme
CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 2008 Renault Clio Extreme. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Renault Clio Extreme is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 58.7% against the national 80%—nearly one in four owners fail on their first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue; instead, expect recurring electrical, trim, and emissions niggles that require multiple visits to pass.
At just under 90,000 miles median mileage for a 16-year-old car, these examples have been moderately used and aren't high-milers, yet they still average just over one failure per test, suggesting mechanical wear rather than exceptional abuse. If you're considering one, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a Renault specialist and plan for regular fixes—this isn't a set-and-forget buy, but the absence of dangerous defects means repairs will be inconvenient rather than unsafe.
What to check before buying a 2008 Renault Clio Extreme
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (73%) | 111 | 81% | 1.44 |
| Petrol (27%) | 42 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Renault Clio Extreme vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Renault Clio Extreme vehicles fall between 72,829 and 104,600 miles.
2008 Renault Clio Extreme — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (49% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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