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BL08 HXY

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,417 mi
Last recorded66,417 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 66,417 miles

Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,487 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil recommend immediate action (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated but no play

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

Offside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated no play

Fail 12 Nov 2024 64,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour show white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil recommend immediate action (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated but no play

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

Offside Front anti roll bar bush deteriorated no play

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 60,608 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 57,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator was operated (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,827 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear of engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,743 miles

oil leak on back of engine

Fail 2 Nov 2020 50,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

oil leak on back of engine

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,801 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 47,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,338 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 39,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,571 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,192 miles

offside rear tyre inner and tread showing cracks

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,897 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 32,897 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking and nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,389 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,977 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,977 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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 HXY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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