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BL08 FVS

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 92,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sub frame (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sub frame (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,246 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,246 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,185 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 49,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,670 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 29,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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BL08 FVS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL08 FVS, 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 BL08 FVS registered?

BL08 FVS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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