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NJ08 MZE

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,731 mi
Last recorded10,731 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 10,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 106,116 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 106,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 100,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (close) (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake fluid looks discoloured

Fail 25 May 2019 100,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder (close) (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake fluid looks discoloured

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper split

Fail 7 Apr 2018 95,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

offside wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,256 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 12 Mar 2016 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' L plate (8.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,694 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,064 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,064 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres Low on edge

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,830 miles

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

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

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 MZE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

NJ08 MZE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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