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NU08 AEX

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,353 mi
Last recorded99,353 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 AEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,353 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush and arms also slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake shows little effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 99,332 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (6.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened radiator support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush and arms also slightly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake shows little effort

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,762 miles

Front cross member heavily corroded under rad. in non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,213 miles

front cross member heavily corroded under rad. in non prescribed area

Fail 21 Sep 2022 93,213 miles

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

front cross member heavily corroded under rad. in non prescribed area

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,736 miles

Front cross-member corroded (under Rad.) in non prescribed area

Fail 3 Sep 2021 90,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pos. bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front cross-member corroded (under Rad.) in non prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member under radiator is heavily corroded non prescribed

Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,054 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak large hole in back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple on outer shoulder 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member under radiator is heavily corroded non prescribed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,568 miles

Front cross member (under rad) corroded in non-prescribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Front cross member (under rad) corroded in non-prescribed area

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,146 miles

Front cross-member under radiator corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,146 miles

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

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

Front cross-member under radiator corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,623 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 79,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount bearing collapesed (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r16 88v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,084 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle jamming (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r16 88v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,694 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose but not likely to drop off

Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,693 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear heat shield loose but not likely to drop off

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 40,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,245 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,962 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise small cut in o/s/rear outer tyre sidewall

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 AEX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

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

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