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NH08 BSU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,355 mi
Last recorded35,355 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 35,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 35,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play but not considered excessive at this time. However, advise early rectification.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 33,719 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust defects (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play but not considered excessive at this time. However, advise early rectification.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Under body heat shield insecure, advise early rectification.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 29,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 29,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,068 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 26,068 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump plug ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,209 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 17,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NH08 BSU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH08 BSU, 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 NH08 BSU registered?

NH08 BSU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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