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NJ08 MXN

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,931 mi
Last recorded108,931 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 108,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

heat shield insecure

spare wheel insecure

Fail 16 May 2017 108,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

heat shield insecure

spare wheel insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,937 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

rear bumper insecure

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 95,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

rear bumper insecure

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,383 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf door damaged

unable to open boot testable items sill acessable

Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf door damaged

unable to open boot testable items sill acessable

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,428 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,428 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,399 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 MXN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

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

Is NJ08 MXN safe to buy?

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