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NU08 AKY

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 May 2021 85,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 84,521 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine noisy

Fail 14 May 2020 84,521 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine noisy

Pass 16 May 2019 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656515 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 81,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656515 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 76,659 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 76,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 72,317 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (205/40r17)

Fail 3 May 2017 72,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (205/40r17)

Pass 3 May 2016 67,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,867 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,344 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 57,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,604 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,604 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,110 miles

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)

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 AKY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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