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NC57 PVL

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 PVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 134,823 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 134,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,186 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 129,186 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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 28 Aug 2020 120,628 miles

Damage to nearside door

Fail 25 Aug 2020 120,628 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Mount on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Damage to nearside door

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,043 miles

Brake fluid slightly contaminated.

Damage to nearside door

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 115,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid slightly contaminated.

Damage to nearside door

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 107,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,716 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,716 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front damage to vehicles door

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 89,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front damage to vehicles door

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,478 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread area tyre tread also perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,004 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 31,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,532 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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NC57 PVL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NC57 PVL, 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 NC57 PVL registered?

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

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