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NL08 EWC

2008 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,992 mi
Last recorded148,992 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 EWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 148,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,257 miles

Front bumper damaged/cracked but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm and smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers seat has metal frame work exposed.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed really needs replacement or repair deteriated almost to excess. (5.2.2b)

modified brake pedal anti-slip fitted,worn smooth almost to excess.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,257 miles

Front bumper damaged/cracked but not considered excessive.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm and smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers seat has metal frame work exposed.

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed really needs replacement or repair deteriated almost to excess. (5.2.2b)

modified brake pedal anti-slip fitted,worn smooth almost to excess.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,631 miles

Offside Front drivers seat frame work exposed.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,631 miles

Offside Front drivers seat frame work exposed.

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,518 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre low on very inner edge?

Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre low on very inner edge?

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,502 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear park lever not returning to its stop fully?

Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,475 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear park lever not returning to its stop fully?

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,471 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 EWC is a 2008 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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