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BL08 BVB

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,830 mi
Last recorded31,830 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BVB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,830 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,641 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 28,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 24,985 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 21,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,529 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 19,381 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 16,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 13,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,840 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BL08 BVB is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL08 BVB, 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 BL08 BVB registered?

BL08 BVB is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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