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BG08 SXH

2008 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,944 mi
Last recorded81,944 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 81,944 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2026 81,944 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 77,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 77,540 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 73,994 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake high

Fail 23 Mar 2024 73,990 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake high

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 69,954 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 66,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 63,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,908 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 59,907 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,815 miles

both front and ns rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,814 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached heat sheild insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and ns rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,165 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,062 miles

both front and os rear tyres cracking

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2017 44,062 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and os rear tyres cracking

front brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,617 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 34,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,697 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 18,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,267 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 SXH is a 2008 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

BG08 SXH is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 SXH safe to buy?

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