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AV58 NRU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,919 mi
Last recorded143,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 NRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 143,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,662 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 134,734 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 134,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 128,310 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 128,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,619 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,985 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,650 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 119,375 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2015 69,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 50,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,729 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,958 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 14,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,288 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 11,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AV58 NRU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV58 NRU, 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 AV58 NRU registered?

AV58 NRU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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