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NU08 DFL

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,982 mi
Last recorded53,982 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,982 miles

surface corrosion front shockers,lower arms,rear axle,shockers

Fail 14 Apr 2026 53,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion front shockers,lower arms,rear axle,shockers

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 50,618 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,280 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,696 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Offside and nearside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,907 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 45,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,654 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 May 2014 31,925 miles

wipers smear

Fail 10 May 2014 31,924 miles

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 15 May 2013 27,652 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 23,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

metal in near side rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 19,998 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 DFL is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

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

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