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BL08 GEU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 110,165 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 88,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,729 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,906 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 59,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,887 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,937 miles

Bottom rear engine mount slightly split.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,842 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 GEU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GEU, 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 GEU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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