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BJ58 SMO

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,147 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 112,147 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,997 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 109,997 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,629 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,315 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,573 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 102,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2021 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,250 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2018 75,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 64,379 miles

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

all tyres wearing low and in poor condition.

Fail 22 Jul 2017 64,379 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 40,571 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 40,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 29,710 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 29,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2012 16,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,242 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 SMO is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ58 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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