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NH08 BVC

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,771 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat can not be folded forward

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 86,447 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat can not be folded forward

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,085 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,379 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 73,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,334 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 63,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,855 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 56,806 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2014 47,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 47,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,249 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 24,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 BVC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC registered?

NH08 BVC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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