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NU08 AFY

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

147,521 mi
Last recorded147,521 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 AFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 147,521 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 147,447 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2024 135,890 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 124,000 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 116,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front both side slight free play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

engine component slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,533 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear side indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel front both side slight free play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

engine component slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,393 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,021 miles

Nearside Front SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,021 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,703 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 94,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,564 miles

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

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

spare wheel loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 78,564 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

front brake discs rusting

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

spare wheel loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 71,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

front brake discs rusting

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

spare wheel loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,716 miles

both front brake discs worn and rusting slightly.

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,716 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and rusting slightly.

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,406 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,459 miles

very slight wear in o/s front antiroll bar droplink

Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,286 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,636 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 34,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,142 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge. 4mm

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 AFY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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