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NJ58 JCY

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,362 mi
Last recorded99,362 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 JCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 99,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 Corner Brake Pipes Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both Front Shock Absorbers Covered In Underseal

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorbers Covered In Underseal

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam, Covered In Underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 99,342 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Shock Absorbers Corroded and Covered In Underseal

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded and Covered In Underseal

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam, Covered In Underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,833 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 84,820 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 82,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,103 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear tail end at axle join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 80,100 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear tail end to axle join (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear tail end at axle join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at tail end (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle beam brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,200 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at tail end (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle beam brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,773 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,037 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,024 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,078 miles

O/s/f brake disc scored on inner face

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,077 miles

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

O/s/f brake disc scored on inner face

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,360 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NJ58 JCY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NJ58 JCY, 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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NJ58 JCY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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