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BJ08 UFG

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 109,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,868 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,728 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,351 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 79,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated value = 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicator blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicator blocks (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary belt deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2017 66,189 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak around intercooler area ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicator blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear indicator blocks (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary belt deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak around turbo pipes and intercooler ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,661 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak around turbo pipes and intercooler ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,501 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 55,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight damage to o/s door mirror cover

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,582 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 UFG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UFG, 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 UFG is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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