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BG08 FZX

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,206 mi
Last recorded103,206 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 FZX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 103,206 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 May 2017 103,206 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2016 81,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2016 81,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 58,905 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 58,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 38,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 31,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,818 miles

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

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

O/S/F, N/S/F & O/S/R TYRES ARE CRACKING ON THE SIDEWALLS REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED TO THE REAR SO SEATBELT INSPECTION NOT FULLY CARRIED OUT

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2012 26,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,803 miles

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 FZX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

BG08 FZX is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 2008.

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