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BF58 FZU

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,408 mi
Last recorded144,408 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 FZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 144,408 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 144,408 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 137,440 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 137,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 128,098 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 27 Jul 2023 122,532 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front radiator support corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,382 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,741 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,941 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,391 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,604 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,864 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 71,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 71,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,806 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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BF58 FZU is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

BF58 FZU is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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