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NT08 BYC

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,616 mi
Last recorded90,616 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,010 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 81,010 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm outer edges (tracking check) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 71,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm outer edges (tracking check) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,772 miles

Both rear tyres have flat spots in tread!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both rear tyres have flat spots in tread!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn bad!

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlight aim not checked!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

28% inbalance on front brakes!

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs slightly lipped inner

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 31,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs slightly lipped inner

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,021 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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NT08 BYC is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NT08 BYC, 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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NT08 BYC is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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