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BF57 FBN

2008 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 FBN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 108,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seem split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seem split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,665 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 45,303 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,394 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 30,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,031 miles

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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BF57 FBN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF57 FBN, 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 BF57 FBN registered?

BF57 FBN is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is BF57 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 FBN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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