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BL08 BVE

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,313 mi
Last recorded144,313 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,313 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 144,313 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 139,387 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,406 miles

Offside rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 8 Dec 2020 134,406 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Dec 2019 125,227 miles

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded off

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2018 113,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,691 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,691 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre seatbelt ()

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

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

Offside unable to open drivers side window

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre seatbelt ()

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

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

Offside unable to open drivers side window

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,465 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,465 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 78,454 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 69,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 58,194 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 58,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 37,965 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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BL08 BVE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL08 BVE, 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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BL08 BVE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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