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BJ08 LVR

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 103,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective below limit ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 103,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective below limit ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

spare tyre below limit

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,297 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

spare tyre below limit

Pass 12 May 2015 76,740 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 May 2015 76,740 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 May 2014 62,651 miles

nearside front steering arm inner ball joint has minor play

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Pass 7 May 2013 48,875 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads worn low

Spanner warning light on

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2012 36,921 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 36,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 27,285 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 May 2011 27,285 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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 LVR is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ08 LVR, 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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BJ08 LVR is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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