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NJ08 MXL

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,642 miles

Rear all brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear all brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,518 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 47,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,485 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 45,485 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake high

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,967 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 34,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 33,781 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,660 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 29,660 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,502 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 20,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,586 miles

Nail in rear tyre

OSR/NSF TYRES HAVE SMALL SPLITS IN THEM

Fail 18 Feb 2013 16,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

OSR/NSF TYRES HAVE SMALL SPLITS IN THEM

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,725 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,867 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 MXL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

NJ08 MXL is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NJ08 MXL safe to buy?

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