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NC08 VCO

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,962 mi
Last recorded116,962 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 VCO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 116,962 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 102,880 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 102,876 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe weeping due to corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2024 99,402 miles

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 99,400 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 95,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 95,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 85,483 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 79,933 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 71,029 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,535 miles

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

slight judder from both front brakes

Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,535 miles

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

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

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

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

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,952 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,544 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 May 2016 45,498 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,939 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 43,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 6 Jun 2012 27,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres scrubbing may need alignment check

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,660 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VCO is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC08 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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