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NJ08 KTU

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (down to legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (close to legal limit 3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,861 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,789 miles

engine steady bar bushes worn.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine steady bar bushes worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,121 miles

air bag warning light is on dash

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 KTU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ08 KTU, 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 KTU registered?

NJ08 KTU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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