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BJ08 BXS

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,977 mi
Last recorded137,977 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BXS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 137,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,003 miles

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

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,430 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,709 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,767 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded badly on inside face, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2018 74,721 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded badly on inside face, advise replace (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 53,294 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 53,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside, corrected at time of test (1.8)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 56,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 45,158 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,597 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 21,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ08 BXS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BJ08 BXS, 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 BJ08 BXS registered?

BJ08 BXS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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