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BJ57 FSA

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,054 mi
Last recorded77,054 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FSA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,054 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 77,054 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 72,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 70,769 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 63,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,664 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,738 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,437 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,713 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,551 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 FSA is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FSA, 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 BJ57 FSA registered?

BJ57 FSA is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ57 FSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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