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NJ08 VUG

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,332 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shocker body's corroded

front radiator support corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 82,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear shocker body's corroded

front radiator support corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,823 miles

Front radiator support corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 72,706 miles

Front radiator support corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front radiator support corroded non structural

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 67,136 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front radiator support non structural (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front to rear heat shields insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2021 59,557 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front to rear heat shields insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,775 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 46,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 43,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 37,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,394 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 29,394 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 24,381 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,037 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 18,163 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,460 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 VUG 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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

NJ08 VUG is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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