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BG08 GCF

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,164 mi
Last recorded127,164 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 127,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 116,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 63,338 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 31,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,218 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 175/65/14T

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,346 miles

NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 16 May 2011 12,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 12,589 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 GCF is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GCF, 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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BG08 GCF is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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