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NC57 DYO

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 DYO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 101,314 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,830 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 100,827 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears both leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side high (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Radiaitor carrier HOLED N CORRODED

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,587 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 95,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 95,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction high (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake high (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,015 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 93,015 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak emissions high (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,928 miles

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

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

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

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

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,715 miles

handbrake high

Fail 18 Feb 2017 73,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,483 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,963 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,968 miles

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

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)

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

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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NC57 DYO is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC57 DYO, 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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NC57 DYO is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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