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BG08 FZW

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,136 mi
Last recorded120,136 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,136 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,027 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2018 70,424 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 64,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,280 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges, rear tyres worn on outer edge

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges, rear tyres worn on outer edge

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,716 miles

cuts in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 21,067 miles

slight impact damage noted to o/s/r

under trays fitted

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 FZW is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG08 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

BG08 FZW is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 FZW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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