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NU08 AET

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 AET
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,540 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 94,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 86,108 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,612 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel

Fail 5 Dec 2020 79,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,906 miles

Front coil spring covers insecure

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))

Nearside drive shaft boot loose but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,906 miles

Front coil spring covers insecure

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))

Nearside drive shaft boot loose but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,555 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,928 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,939 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged (no sharp edges)

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

handbrake high

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged (no sharp edges)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake high

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,072 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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NU08 AET is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU08 AET, 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 NU08 AET registered?

NU08 AET is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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