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BJ58 MJE

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,402 mi
Last recorded156,402 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,402 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 156,402 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight bind nsr brake

temp repair rear exhaust mount

Fail 13 Nov 2023 156,381 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 150,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 142,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,336 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 135,201 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

signs of over heating on nsr disc

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 14 Dec 2018 118,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,209 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,466 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,672 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 MJE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ58 MJE, 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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BJ58 MJE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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