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NU08 CPN

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,698 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 99,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,917 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 77,035 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 69,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 69,335 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,621 miles

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked but cords not exposed

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 49,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,107 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 47,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,673 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,257 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

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 CPN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CPN, 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 CPN registered?

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

Is NU08 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 CPN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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