2008 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SR08 BFM
2008 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 82,265 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR08 BFM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2023
- 82,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR08 BFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Clio (SR08 BFM) between July 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in back box (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SR08 BFM Mileage History
- 13/07/201112,155 mi
- 26/07/201215,499 mi+3,344 mi
- 26/07/201215,499 mi
- 24/07/201317,909 mi+2,410 mi
- 24/07/201317,909 mi
- 05/07/201420,151 mi+2,242 mi
- 05/07/201420,151 mi
- 29/07/201522,998 mi+2,847 mi
- 20/07/201626,009 mi+3,011 mi
- 21/07/201728,613 mi+2,604 mi
- 06/07/201829,593 mi+980 mi
- 06/07/201829,593 mi
- 03/07/201937,916 mi+8,323 mi
- 21/11/202052,016 mi+14,100 mi
- 21/11/202052,016 mi
- 09/11/202153,630 mi+1,614 mi
- 17/11/202153,630 mi
- 21/11/202266,220 mi+12,590 mi
- 22/11/202266,226 mi+6 mi
- 22/12/202382,265 mi+16,039 mi
Average of roughly 5,634 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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