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NM08 RSU

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 RSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 79,500 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

radiator support corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,551 miles

Bottom radiator support holed and corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 73,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Bottom radiator support holed and corroded

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front high beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 68,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,202 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 62,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,983 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,983 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,060 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,761 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 41,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,499 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,607 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 26,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre along the tread cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 19,504 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,215 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 16,215 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 RSU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RSU, 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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NM08 RSU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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