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NJ08 NBG

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 NBG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 62,042 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 56,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 56,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,467 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Fail 6 Feb 2023 51,467 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All tyres have surface cracks

Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,231 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 49,231 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rearof engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 47,967 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rearof engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 35,237 miles

Nearside Inner Driveshaft boot weeping gearbox oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 35,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Driveshaft boot weeping gearbox oil

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,772 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,769 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,445 miles

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

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

offside front abs ring snapped

Fail 3 Feb 2014 17,993 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 17,993 miles

bonnet catch corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,216 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 NBG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

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

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