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NG08 MHK

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,590 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not excessively

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose securing bracket loose

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

Fail 6 Jun 2026 87,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not excessively

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose securing bracket loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 78,294 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 11 Jun 2025 78,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 31 May 2024 67,407 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear brakes are noisey on application

Fail 29 May 2024 67,375 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear brakes are noisey on application

Pass 7 Jun 2023 58,165 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 58,165 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,650 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 44,650 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 44,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,696 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 40,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,665 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 40,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 37,285 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 37,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,525 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 26,525 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,183 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 12,310 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 12,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,744 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 9,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 7,525 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 MHK is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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