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BJ57 FNV

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,377 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 76,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 57,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 57,650 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 55,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 51,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / small splits

Fail 25 May 2017 51,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished / small splits

Pass 25 May 2016 47,683 miles

rear nearside tyre perished / small splits in tread

Fail 13 May 2016 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

rear nearside tyre perished / small splits in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,205 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre heavily perished on sidewalls

n/s/r tyre heavily perished + nearly through to inner cords + going bald outer edge + close to limit + nail in inner sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,746 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,294 miles

slight movement rack arm n/s/f

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,597 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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BJ57 FNV 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 BJ57 FNV, 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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BJ57 FNV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 2008.

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