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516 NS

2008 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,812 mi
Last recorded86,812 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration516 NS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 86,812 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,760 miles

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

Front Radiator Support Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel Hub Joint/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded On Inner Disc Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Radiator Support Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,499 miles

Front Radiator Underside Support Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and golf bag ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn has play on ball joint link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and golf bag ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and scored on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 77,408 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak slight blow on front downpipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and scored on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 71,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 71,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,201 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 66,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,431 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,158 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 45,149 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 45,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,258 miles

N/S/R tyre has perishing around side whaeel and treaded area

O/S/R tyre has perishing around sidewall and treaded area

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 35,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,101 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 29,965 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 22,676 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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516 NS is a 2008 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 516 NS, 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 516 NS registered?

516 NS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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