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NG08 DWU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,040 mi
Last recorded100,040 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 DWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 99,100 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,331 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,232 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 91,232 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,565 miles

Oil leak ; sump corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 87,563 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust leaked (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak ; sump corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,455 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, offside worse of two. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight roughness on rotation also. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,454 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, offside worse of two. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight roughness on rotation also. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,858 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside front(at centre tread area). (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,858 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside front (bulb incorrectly seated). (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside front(at centre tread area). (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,103 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inner rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,034 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,879 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 48,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,843 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 41,839 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,914 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,860 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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NG08 DWU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NG08 DWU, 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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NG08 DWU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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