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B3 NUC

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 NUC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 95,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 94,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 94,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 78,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2020 75,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 75,698 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 71,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,446 miles

Offside Front steering arm inner joint has slight movement at fixing

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,339 miles

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

nearside wiper blade smearing

offside wiper blade smearing

Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 23,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 23,049 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 19,810 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 19,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,173 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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B3 NUC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 B3 NUC, 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 B3 NUC registered?

B3 NUC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for B3 NUC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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