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BJ08 XUH

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XUH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,674 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 65,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 61,424 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 61,424 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,394 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 74,723 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 51,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,850 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,850 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,844 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 31,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 18,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,388 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XUH is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

BJ08 XUH is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is BJ08 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 XUH 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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