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NU08 BVN

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,762 mi
Last recorded69,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 69,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,383 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 66,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 63,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper arm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper arm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,794 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 57,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,849 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,824 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished and have small cuts all around inner sidewalls showing ply

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Feb 2011 21,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,927 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 BVN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 BVN registered?

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

Is NU08 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 BVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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