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BC52 DOG

2008 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,320 mi
Last recorded195,320 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC52 DOG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 195,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 195,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 191,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low for vehicle

Offside vehicle body sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 189,038 miles

Central Front General surface corrosion on underside

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2022 186,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside vehicle body sill damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2022 186,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and cuts in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside vehicle body sill damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2021 182,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside body sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2021 182,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside body sill damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2020 179,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2020 179,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner rack end to track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2019 170,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot splitting

Fail 11 Mar 2019 170,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2018 163,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 157,225 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 157,044 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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o/s sill damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,435 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 146,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 122,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 80,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,581 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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BC52 DOG is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC52 DOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC52 DOG registered?

BC52 DOG is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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