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BG08 GAX

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,489 mi
Last recorded141,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 141,489 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 135,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 128,168 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 105,642 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 105,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 81,556 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 67,460 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 67,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 57,064 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 44,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 44,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 35,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 25,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 25,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,299 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Front heat shield bent and damaged

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

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 GAX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

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

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