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BG08 MXN

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,131 mi
Last recorded100,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,131 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2020 100,131 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2019 92,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,676 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns door mirror cracked

nsf cv boot deteriorating

slight play in steering rack- both sides

Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,676 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os front link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working ns and os front (4.2.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs worn

hi rise stop light inop

ns door mirror cracked

nsf cv boot deteriorating

rear indicators discoloured

slight play in steering rack- both sides

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 72,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on outer ede (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine and underside covers fitted

engine and underside covers fitted

hirise stop light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,203 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 22,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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 MXN is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

BG08 MXN is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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