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NH57 SYJ

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,918 mi
Last recorded100,918 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 SYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,918 miles

Front radiator support mount corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,744 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 98,740 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,543 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 95,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,542 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 92,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,169 miles

drivers control stalks worn

park brake travel

Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,168 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers control stalks worn

park brake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,047 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,353 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,306 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,306 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 77,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside track rod end has very slight play in ball joint

park brake has very slight side play

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,545 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,737 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,494 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,899 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,173 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 37,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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NH57 SYJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NH57 SYJ, 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 NH57 SYJ registered?

NH57 SYJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is NH57 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 SYJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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