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NG08 FBJ

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,107 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,403 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 54,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 49,725 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,763 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,559 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 32,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,624 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 27,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,345 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 FBJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBJ, 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 NG08 FBJ registered?

NG08 FBJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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