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NJZ 8013

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,627 mi
Last recorded91,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 8013
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 91,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level stop lamp not working

Long travel on parking brake

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2025 87,756 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel.

High level stop light not working.

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

Offside front outer sill is excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 87,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel.

High level stop light not working.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front outer sill is excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 82,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 76,510 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,190 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 74,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,214 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,438 miles

Front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,438 miles

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

Front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 62,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,976 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,976 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NJZ 8013 is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NJZ 8013, 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 NJZ 8013 registered?

NJZ 8013 is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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