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NL08 YGU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 YGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,859 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 93,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,151 miles

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Feb 2018 77,144 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 23 May 2017 74,177 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 17 May 2016 60,521 miles

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 16 May 2016 60,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 20 May 2015 45,328 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 45,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 39,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,024 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 28,024 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,016 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 YGU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

NL08 YGU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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