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BF08 RHU

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 RHU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 45,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,667 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Wheel Arch Liner Damaged But Not Fouling Road Wheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Wearing Thin And Scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,667 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Wheel Arch Liner Damaged But Not Fouling Road Wheel

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Wearing Thin And Scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 36,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,118 miles

Service light/spanner light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,221 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 28,219 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 24,695 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,541 miles

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

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 RHU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

BF08 RHU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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