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NL08 EUV

2008 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,774 mi
Last recorded151,774 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 EUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 151,774 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 151,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 141,542 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 141,542 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 130,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure missing (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both side (5.2.3 (m))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Sep 2020 95,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,362 miles

Front discs worn + corroded moreso inner side

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front discs worn + corroded moreso inner side

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,095 miles

front both brake disc inner side corrossion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,509 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 71,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 69,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 49,799 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 49,799 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 36,822 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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NL08 EUV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL08 EUV, 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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NL08 EUV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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