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BJ58 LZW

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,718 mi
Last recorded72,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 72,717 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 72,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,823 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 71,823 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 64,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,397 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 35,030 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

both front abs rings corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 35,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

both front abs rings corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,962 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 29,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyers small crackes between the tread

Fail 13 Jan 2015 24,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyers small crackes between the tread

Pass 26 Nov 2013 18,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 18,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,119 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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BJ58 LZW is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ58 LZW, 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 BJ58 LZW registered?

BJ58 LZW is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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