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NU08 CPZ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,584 mi
Last recorded107,584 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 107,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,647 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front CROSSMEMBER RAD SUPPORT RUSTED HOLED

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front FLEXI BRAKE PIPE BRACKET CABLE TIED IN PLACE

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTING

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 89,737 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Pipe split (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 81,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 74,326 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,791 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front support corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,238 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,237 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,339 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,337 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,976 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,976 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,462 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

handbrake close to reserve travel

n/s/r tyre has nail and light perashing

o/s/r tyre has nail

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,459 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

handbrake close to reserve travel

n/s/r tyre has nail and light perashing

o/s/r tyre has nail

rear brake ferrules has light corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,476 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,476 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front 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 CPZ 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 65.2%.

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 CPZ, 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 CPZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU08 CPZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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