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BF08 OLE

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen low (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,508 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 107,407 miles

Service brake excessively binding rears (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in rack ends

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,451 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,629 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,255 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH SIDES TRACK ROD ENDS AND SIDE RODS (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,786 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 65,366 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,700 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,415 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,445 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,445 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OLE is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE registered?

BF08 OLE is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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