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NJ08 VUU

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,723 mi
Last recorded77,723 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 77,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Flexy hose Union on front of REAR axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Flexy hose Union on front of REAR axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Heavy Cracking / Deterioration (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Idle Speed slightly raised, split or missing component on small vaccum pipe

Front Undertray in Situ at time of test

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front Metal Sections ()

Handbrake Lever Reserve 'Travel' Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Has Spare 'Steel Wheel Rim' fitted, Tyre same size as on other side of Axle

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavy Corrosion to base of casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiperblade split

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre in Boot Flat ()

Pass 18 May 2024 73,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 71,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 71,203 miles

Front Position lamp not working x two (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 67,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on outer edge of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 67,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Not tested due to dipped beam lamp being inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on outer edge of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 63,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 63,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment x two (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2020 60,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,575 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,219 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,974 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,486 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 VUU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

NJ08 VUU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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