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NL08 ZNG

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,999 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

high level stop light not working

nearside front wheel damaged outer rim

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

high level stop light not working

nearside front wheel damaged outer rim

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,796 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,003 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,003 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,843 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 24,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,129 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 ZNG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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