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BJ58 MLY

2008 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,818 mi
Last recorded104,818 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 MLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,818 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen sticker across upper part of swept wiper area. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section cracked and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator lower support / subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible System converted to run on HID. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. front and back movement of backrest . ( Handle missing ) (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible System converted to run on HID. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,419 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported N/S/M (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,419 miles

Position lamp not working O/S/F & N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported N/S/M (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 65,661 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 65,661 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 61,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

low tyre pressures

Fail 14 Dec 2015 43,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

low tyre pressures

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,604 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to remove dust cover on tyre valves pressure loockes low

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,457 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside wiper smearing

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 MLY is a 2008 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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