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BJ08 XUB

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

35,219 mi
Last recorded35,219 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,219 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 35,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 30,419 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 30,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 23,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 19,073 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,902 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,900 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 18,896 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2020 18,871 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 18,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 18,666 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH - Switch faulty? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

ALL tyre pressures obviously under inflated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 17,810 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 17,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,576 miles

both rear brakes binding

Fail 25 Apr 2017 16,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,302 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,843 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls age related cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 7,487 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 5,841 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 XUB is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 XUB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ08 XUB 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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