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BG08 CFZ

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 105,469 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 105,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,962 miles

Central Front PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 100,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left outer part of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,231 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,198 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 64,949 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 59,684 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 59,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 54,474 miles

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust rubber split

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust rubber split

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 May 2017 49,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2017 49,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 44,430 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 44,430 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,323 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 39,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 34,776 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 34,775 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,651 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 16,651 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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BG08 CFZ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG08 CFZ, 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 BG08 CFZ registered?

BG08 CFZ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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