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NM08 BXU

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,789 mi
Last recorded55,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 BXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear shockers corroded

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 55,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shockers corroded

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 53,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rerar (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,439 miles

Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

wipers fouling on bulkhead incorrect adjustment

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,323 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 47,323 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,206 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,830 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2019 42,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,654 miles

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

offside front wheel grabbing on

Fail 3 Jan 2018 40,654 miles

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

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

offside front wheel grabbing on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

damage to n/s/f door mirror.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 31,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

cracking to o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2014 28,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

slight play n/s inner track rod joint

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,807 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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NM08 BXU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NM08 BXU, 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 NM08 BXU registered?

NM08 BXU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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