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NU08 CPE

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,677 mi
Last recorded147,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 147,677 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 130,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 97,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie/Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,606 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 84,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,439 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 79,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges of treaded section (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,816 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,816 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,859 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,820 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 51,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,062 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 32,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,426 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 CPE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CPE, 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 CPE registered?

NU08 CPE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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