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BL08 HXR

2008 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,289 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight control switch fault. cannot turn on position lamps without headlights illuminating

Fail 19 Feb 2022 77,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment tops out (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight control switch fault. cannot turn on position lamps without headlights illuminating

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,054 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE: Both sides. ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,041 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE: Both sides. ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 65,188 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,483 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 47,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 41,011 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 40,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,988 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 34,978 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

osf tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,172 miles

front tyre size small for rims

Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyre size small for rims

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,789 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 23,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

adjust park brake lever travel

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 HXR is a 2008 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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