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BL08 HWU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,651 mi
Last recorded101,651 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 101,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,582 miles

Front Radiator support corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching 1.6mm wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

service due spanner symbol showing on dash

tested when wet

visible parts of radiator support frame look to be corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2020 81,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,290 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,103 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,011 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,083 miles

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

both front wipers perished

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 HWU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

BL08 HWU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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