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NU08 DFD

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,437 mi
Last recorded110,437 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,437 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,123 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 101,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,266 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,658 miles

Nearside front tyre worn very low, Just legal.

Rear brake imbalance

Sight brake bind Nearside rear

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" N (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn very low, Just legal.

Rear brake imbalance

Sight brake bind Nearside rear

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,876 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,118 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 49,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,592 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 DFD is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

NU08 DFD is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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