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NH08 BTE

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BTE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2025 85,890 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 85,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking/perishing - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,244 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 ,both sides, front+rear, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,536 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 78,534 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced all across front cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,612 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,612 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2021 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

lower radiator support corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2021 69,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

lower radiator support corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 60,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 53,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,912 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all four tyres perished

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 11 Jan 2017 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perished

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,417 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 30,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,467 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,342 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,222 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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NH08 BTE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NH08 BTE, 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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NH08 BTE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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