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NU08 AFA

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,918 mi
Last recorded108,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,918 miles

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

aux belt cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2025 108,905 miles

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

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

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

aux belt cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2024 98,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 98,426 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,264 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 93,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,897 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,190 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,184 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,179 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 71,177 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 63,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,419 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,170 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 52,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,680 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 AFA 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 62.5%.

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 NU08 AFA, 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 AFA registered?

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

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