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NU08 CPY

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,846 mi
Last recorded96,846 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,846 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2022 96,845 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 87,476 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,658 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,681 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 22 Jan 2016 61,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,156 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,949 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,949 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,927 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,904 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 CPY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

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

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