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BG08 PXY

2008 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 122,945 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 122,560 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 122,559 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sump corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,004 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 117,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,864 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2018 114,863 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,985 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 105,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 64,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,106 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2013 49,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,415 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 37,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,586 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 PXY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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