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BL08 UVV

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,664 mi
Last recorded147,664 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,664 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 134,232 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 134,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,578 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 126,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,445 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 121,445 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,567 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 117,567 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 113,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,393 miles

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

Offside Park brake slow to react but has performance

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,392 miles

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned Bolt loose (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Park brake slow to react but has performance

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,384 miles

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Unable to test headlamp aim, offside front

Pass 3 Aug 2015 71,574 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,574 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,898 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 63,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,641 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 59,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,696 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 44,696 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,190 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 35,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UVV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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