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BF58 BVU

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 BVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,586 miles

Nearside Front radiator support panel area corroded

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 89,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front radiator support panel area corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 87,895 miles

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED ON NEARSIDE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 87,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Lower Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED ON NEARSIDE

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,913 miles

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

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

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 83,689 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,650 miles

handbrake long

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,344 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 45,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2013 30,789 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front disc poor con

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,735 miles

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

front disc in poor con

Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,149 miles

Nearside 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)

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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BF58 BVU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF58 BVU, 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 BF58 BVU registered?

BF58 BVU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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