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BJ08 UEZ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UEZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,499 miles

Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 126,499 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 122,594 miles

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

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

Nearside inner rack end - slight play

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

Radiator mounting corroded/holed

Fail 30 Sep 2024 122,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside inner rack end - slight play

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

Radiator mounting corroded/holed

Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,584 miles

Front bolt on crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 21 Sep 2023 108,584 miles

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

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

Front bolt on crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,155 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing buth front cutting it sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 95,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing buth front cutting it sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,721 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 80,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,041 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 63,041 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,169 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,286 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,915 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 50,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 42,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,534 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 UEZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

BJ08 UEZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 UEZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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