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BD08 ARZ

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ARZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 65,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 54,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 46,284 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 43,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,268 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 32,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 28,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,632 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 22,658 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 22,658 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,289 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 17,289 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 14,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,141 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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BD08 ARZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD08 ARZ, 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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What year was BD08 ARZ registered?

BD08 ARZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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