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BJ08 XUS

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,037 mi
Last recorded190,037 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 190,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 180,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 180,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 169,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 169,542 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 157,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 157,689 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 148,286 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 148,286 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 138,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,660 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly when indicator/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly when indicator/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 129,660 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly when indicator/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly when indicator/hazards operated (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,335 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 120,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 82v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,715 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 105,558 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2016 105,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,430 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,321 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,943 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 XUS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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