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BF08 RCY

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,436 mi
Last recorded94,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 RCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 94,436 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer pipe broken.

Fail 21 Jan 2026 94,429 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer pipe broken.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,414 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 87,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,532 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,462 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT CROSS MEMEBER RADIATOR SURPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 81,462 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT CROSS MEMEBER RADIATOR SURPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,047 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,047 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,506 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,547 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT OUT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 62,598 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front window not opening

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 51,412 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tred

Fail 27 Feb 2016 51,412 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tred

Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,156 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,102 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 40,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,782 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 22,156 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RCY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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