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BJ08 UEY

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,216 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 103,216 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 90,680 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 87,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,858 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 82,858 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,671 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 79,671 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,973 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Mar 2021 75,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,072 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 74,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 71,311 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,053 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,949 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,852 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,447 miles

Both rear tyres outer side wall slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 26,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres outer side wall slightly perished

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,677 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 18,677 miles

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

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

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 UEY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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