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NJ08 HYY

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,503 mi
Last recorded117,503 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 HYY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,503 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 117,503 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,392 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 116,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 112,104 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 112,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,925 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 102,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,741 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 89,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/sdide (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,818 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,816 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,845 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 69,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,888 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 57,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,070 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,371 miles

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,845 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper u/s

wheel caps fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 29,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 29,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,418 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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NJ08 HYY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ08 HYY, 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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NJ08 HYY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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