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NJ08 MXX

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 MXX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 118,838 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested obviously incorrectly fitted no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Clutch worn and slipping

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 112,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 104,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,414 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 95,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,975 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,691 miles

Front Both sides wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,691 miles

Front Both sides wearing on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,118 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,080 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2018 42,080 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,068 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 26,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,071 miles

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre perished in treads.

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2015 23,071 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre perished in treads.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 16,411 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,857 miles

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

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

off side front wiper split

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 MXX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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