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NJ08 NBM

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,524 mi
Last recorded92,524 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front radiator lower bracket support corroded

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear main (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,788 miles

Front radiator bracket/support heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,471 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 77,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 70,104 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,006 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 54,006 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 50,099 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,839 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 37,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,770 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 33,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,196 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,317 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 NBM is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

NJ08 NBM is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 NBM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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