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NC08 UPZ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,963 mi
Last recorded63,963 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 UPZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,963 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front radiator support panel heavily corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 65,739 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Radiator support panel corroded - none structural

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 65,739 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Radiator support panel corroded - none structural

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,004 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Radiator support panel corroded - none structural

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Front Radiator support panel corroded - none structural

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,307 miles

Front Radiator support panel corroded - none structural

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2022 56,306 miles

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

Front Radiator support panel corroded - none structural

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,142 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded - none structural

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,621 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded - none structural

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

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,013 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 34,013 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 28,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 28,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,799 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,523 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,407 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,190 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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NC08 UPZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NC08 UPZ, 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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NC08 UPZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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