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BG08 SYW

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,953 mi
Last recorded167,953 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 SYW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,953 miles

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

under floor covered with underseal

Fail 26 Nov 2020 167,953 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under floor covered with underseal

Fail 25 Nov 2020 167,833 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked for noise or roughness because of this bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked for noise or roughness because of this bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving some residue (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play inner tie rod

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inter cooler is loose but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Spare tyre defective spare Tyre flat ()

clutch peddle spring broken

coolant topped up for mot

dipped beam tell tale on even with headlights switched off

inter cooler has been chaffing on aux belt

oil level on minimum

with engine running sidelights will not turn off

Pass 22 May 2019 158,282 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 156,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 145,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 139,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 139,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2015 133,069 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 27 May 2015 133,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,959 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY 2/ NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE TREAD 3/ O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 5 Jul 2013 121,328 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise condition nearside front lower fog lamp

advise rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,040 miles

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)

advise condition nearside front lower fog lamp

advise rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 20 May 2011 69,362 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat sheild in secure

spring insecure on clutch pedal

Fail 20 May 2011 69,362 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat sheild in secure

spring insecure on clutch pedal

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 SYW is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

BG08 SYW is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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