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BG08 SJY

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,915 mi
Last recorded46,915 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 46,915 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 46,915 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 46,541 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 46,541 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 46,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 46,021 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 44,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 43,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 41,658 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 41,658 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,754 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 39,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,063 miles

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

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 SJY 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 80%.

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 SJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 SJY registered?

BG08 SJY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is BG08 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 SJY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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