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BJ08 XUG

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,681 mi
Last recorded15,681 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 15,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 15,414 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 15,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 15,149 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,416 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 13,416 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 11,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,684 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 7,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 5,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,818 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 XUG is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

BJ08 XUG is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 XUG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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