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BJ58 ULU

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ULU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 97,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 97,143 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,836 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,316 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 70,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,912 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,497 miles

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK & PERISH

Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,436 miles

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

small cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,965 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 38,963 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

front lower valance loose

Fail 1 Dec 2011 22,915 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,915 miles

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

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 ULU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

BJ58 ULU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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