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NG08 NFR

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

185,316 mi
Last recorded185,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 NFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 185,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 173,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2023 173,147 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing outer edge

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2022 160,852 miles

Hand brake travel

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 160,852 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear x2 (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake travel

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 150,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2021 150,392 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2020 136,816 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and middle one (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2020 136,815 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working and rear (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and middle one (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,165 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

park brake travel approaching no reserve stage

Fail 1 Jul 2019 122,165 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

park brake travel approaching no reserve stage

Pass 20 Jun 2018 108,237 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,577 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,813 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 50,377 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,617 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,323 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NFR is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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