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BF08 NZJ

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,337 mi
Last recorded75,337 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,337 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 75,332 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 64,152 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 64,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 56,264 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 50,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 50,880 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 44,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,887 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 41,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Radiator cross-member. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 36,545 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 32,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 29,245 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 25,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 21,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 17,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 14,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 8,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NZJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF08 NZJ, 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 BF08 NZJ registered?

BF08 NZJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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