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NJ08 MXM

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

184,156 mi
Last recorded184,156 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 184,156 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 184,156 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 154,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 135,402 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 135,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,885 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 80,482 miles

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

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

Brake peddle rubber starting to split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

drivers side washer jet blocked but washers still providing enough water to clear the screen

Fail 19 Feb 2020 80,468 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel buckled but not seriously affecting overall structural integrity.

Offside Rear Inner Wheel buckled but not seriously affecting overall structural integrity.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,665 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,665 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn smooth

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 60,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn smooth

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Nail In Tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Nail In Tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,635 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,992 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 39,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,708 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,327 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 MXM is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

NJ08 MXM is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 MXM shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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