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BG08 SFX

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,436 mi
Last recorded112,436 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 SFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 112,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 112,400 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front and n/s/r body sills damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,485 miles

spanner light on dash

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

spanner light on dash

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & outer edge wearing ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & outer edge wearing ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,526 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCUFFED OUTER TREAD MD=2314 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Pos. 3 --ZERO ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCUFFED OUTER TREAD MD=1713 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCUFFED OUTER TREAD MD=2314 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Pos. 3 --ZERO ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCUFFED OUTER TREAD MD=1713 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,744 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 69,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,573 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,217 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,638 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 SFX is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

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

Is BG08 SFX safe to buy?

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