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NU08 CYX

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,882 miles

both front springs badly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clip

both rear tyres perished, nearside rear distorting slightly 185/60R15

component corrosion / front radiator support badly corroded deteriorating

front strut and both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

starter motor noise/sticking

suspect worn clutch

various body damages

Fail 6 Mar 2025 66,882 miles

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

both front springs badly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clip

both rear tyres perished, nearside rear distorting slightly 185/60R15

component corrosion / front radiator support badly corroded deteriorating

front strut and both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

starter motor noise/sticking

suspect worn clutch

various body damages

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,814 miles

Front Radiator support corroded and holed

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Radiator support corroded and holed

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Radiator support corroded.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Radiator support corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 51,780 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

panel below radaitor corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,734 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,132 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 48,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,481 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 45,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,146 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,146 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,129 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,973 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 34,973 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,307 miles

front discs badly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 31,307 miles

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

front discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,305 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 11,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,627 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 CYX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

NU08 CYX is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 CYX shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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