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AE58 BFA

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,594 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 107,603 miles

tyres close to legal limit

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,603 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bond failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2018 105,122 miles

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

Offside Front slightly binding

Fail 16 May 2018 105,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb clip missing secured with gunk ? (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front slightly binding

Pass 13 May 2017 103,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 103,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,522 miles

FRONT BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,522 miles

FRONT BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,150 miles

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

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

rear seats backs removed seatbelts not checked

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,150 miles

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

rear seats backs removed seatbelts not checked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,375 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 38,786 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,786 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,228 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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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AE58 BFA is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 AE58 BFA, 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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AE58 BFA is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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