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NC57 SFF

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,980 mi
Last recorded142,980 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 SFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,980 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 142,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 142,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 139,856 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front section of sub-frame corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 139,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front section of sub-frame corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 131,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met minumum requirements

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,569 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,195 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,597 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 79,591 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,845 miles

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

slight play n/s front steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,801 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 SFF is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

NC57 SFF is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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