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NJ08 KSX

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,115 mi
Last recorded89,115 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking in tread +sidewall shoulder no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 89,114 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre cracking in tread +sidewall shoulder no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 76,984 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 58,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,454 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 33,454 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 15,763 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,763 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 KSX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KSX, 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 NJ08 KSX registered?

NJ08 KSX is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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