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BF08 NYB

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,036 mi
Last recorded188,036 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 188,036 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 188,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside 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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 184,508 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 184,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

boot lid diffcult to open

Pass 6 Feb 2018 180,333 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Feb 2018 180,320 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

h/brake needs attension18%

Pass 15 Feb 2017 176,085 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 176,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 172,056 miles

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 162,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

d/seat slighty damaged close to air bag wiring

Fail 16 Oct 2014 162,458 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

d/seat slighty damaged close to air bag wiring

Pass 27 Jun 2014 158,895 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 158,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 143,174 miles

Clutch pedal rubber grip missing

High level brake light not worling

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,174 miles

Clutch pedal rubber grip missing

High level brake light not worling

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 127,338 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 127,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,868 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in o/s co-axial joint

Fail 11 May 2011 111,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in o/s co-axial joint

Fail 8 Apr 2011 111,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BF08 NYB is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF08 NYB, 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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BF08 NYB is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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