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BG08 MXS

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,054 mi
Last recorded77,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 74,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,765 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 70,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,557 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 68,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,354 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,846 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 62,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 61,313 miles

Service lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,414 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,043 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

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

TYRE SIZE 185-60-15

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,620 miles

Offside sill damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 54,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside sill damaged

TYRE SIZE 185-60-15

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,597 miles

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

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

front inner pads low

nsr tyre close to limits shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,862 miles

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

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

front inners pads low

Fail 21 Apr 2014 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 49,341 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,021 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 MXS is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

BG08 MXS is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is BG08 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 MXS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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