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BJ08 LVN

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 104,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent at ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is JUST legal at time of testing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 88,817 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 88,817 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,011 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 84,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,907 miles

Front Crossmember BADLY Corroded

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 79,907 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember BADLY Corroded

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 74,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 69,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 28,323 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 11 May 2012 28,323 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 12 May 2011 16,885 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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BJ08 LVN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

BJ08 LVN is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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