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NG08 FCL

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,201 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 116,195 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever has excessive travel. (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cuts around inside of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber wearing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle, not all items visible for inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,272 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,532 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,531 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,477 miles

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

advise front windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,776 miles

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

certain components obscured by engine bay covers.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

certain components obscured by engine bay covers.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,071 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,610 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm warn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 45,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 2mm warn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,042 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,042 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 FCL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NG08 FCL, 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 FCL is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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