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NU08 BZT

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,264 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,052 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability spring bearing/mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,356 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers not always parking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,640 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,092 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams switch hard to operate then does not go back to dip (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres becoming worn and low on treads

Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,015 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,938 miles

Remove item in driver's view before test

Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,938 miles

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

Remove item in driver's view before test

Fail 9 Sep 2014 58,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall & tread section

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake imbalance of 38%

damage to offside front tyre wall 195/5016

offside rear tyre manufactured in 1998

Fail 28 Jul 2012 37,333 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake imbalance of 38%

damage to offside front tyre wall 195/5016

offside rear tyre manufactured in 1998

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,436 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 BZT is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

NU08 BZT is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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