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NL08 EWE

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 EWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,839 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,815 miles

Front discs corroded inner edges

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

Radiator support holed

Fail 30 Jul 2025 87,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front discs corroded inner edges

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

Radiator support holed

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,657 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield fixing missing

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield fixings missing

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 8 Jul 2022 83,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heat shield fixings missing

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,911 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 79,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 77,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb locking devise missing and bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,032 miles

sump corroded, small oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2019 73,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

sump corroded, small oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 63,859 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,736 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,376 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

number plates secured with tape.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,486 miles

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

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

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 EWE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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