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NL08 CGV

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,219 mi
Last recorded73,219 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 CGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 73,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 73,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 18 Feb 2023 64,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 63,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,058 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,058 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 51,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cracks in treads

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,786 miles

O/S WING MIRROR CASING &HOLDER DAMAGED AND TAPED UP

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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NL08 CGV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL08 CGV, 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 NL08 CGV registered?

NL08 CGV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is NL08 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 CGV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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