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AX57 BXJ

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,705 mi
Last recorded176,705 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 176,705 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 172,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 165,485 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 165,485 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 158,023 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 158,023 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 148,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 148,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 138,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 133,074 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 133,074 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 126,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 126,147 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 116,671 miles

O/S door mirror damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 116,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S door mirror damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 103,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 103,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,978 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,830 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,102 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,185 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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AX57 BXJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX57 BXJ, 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 AX57 BXJ registered?

AX57 BXJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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