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BL08 KEY

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KEY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 89,537 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level just above minimum

Drivers seat slightly worn but still secure at present

Electrical wiring insecure Positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel slightly long

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2020 88,023 miles

Both wiper blades slightly smeary

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 88,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of shape causing flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades slightly smeary

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape slightly causing flat spots also perished and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,774 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 75,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,614 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 62,506 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,292 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,178 miles

offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,672 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 KEY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KEY, 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 KEY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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