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NU08 BVM

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 BVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,475 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe extension/ radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease/ under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator support / subframe extension legs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe extension / radiator support panel heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,380 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckled

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

front discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,380 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear wheels slightly buckled

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

front discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

both nearside and offside rear wheels slightly buckled

brake pipes covered in sealer not allowing full inspection

front discs slightly corroded

front subframe is corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,889 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

both front bottom suspension arm bushes slight bonding failure

front discs corroded

front wipers slightly smear

slight oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,602 miles

front cross member corroded

front discs corroded and scored

screen scratched

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,875 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,693 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,798 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 70,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,821 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 62,821 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,288 miles

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

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

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

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 BVM is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

NU08 BVM is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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