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NU08 CMZ

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 CMZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 123,917 miles

no access to rear seatbelts

Fail 11 Aug 2025 123,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no access to rear seatbelts

Pass 17 Jul 2024 117,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,579 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 104,378 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 101,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged.

parking brake little reserve travel.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 97,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective FUEL CAP NOT CHECKED COULDNT OPEN FUEL FLAP. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,161 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,161 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fuel cap cover . (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,522 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,604 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,674 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 32,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 CMZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

NU08 CMZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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