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NG08 ZZC

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 ZZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 132,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 130,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Nearside handbrake cable snapped. (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,931 miles

Condendation inside nearside headlight unit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 126,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Condendation inside nearside headlight unit

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,708 miles

Check Injection warning light on

Nearside & offside front brakes binding on slightly

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres underinflated

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repair in an unrepairable area

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Check Injection warning light on

Nearside & offside front brakes binding on slightly

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

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

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres underinflated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repair in an unrepairable area

Pass 28 Jul 2017 116,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 116,765 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jul 2017 116,765 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mill (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 104,284 miles

handbrake travel high.

offside rear tyre has flatspots across tread pattern.

puncture on offside rear tyre.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,378 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,137 miles

front discs worn

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 ZZC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

NG08 ZZC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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