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BL08 GJU

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 GJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,155 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 117,148 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,326 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 107,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,020 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,240 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 97,240 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 80,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,709 miles

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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,056 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 GJU 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 73.7%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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