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BG08 XRB

2008 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,765 mi
Last recorded107,765 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XRB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 107,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,150 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 99,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,002 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 94,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 84,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,423 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,423 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,012 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,024 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,005 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both fronts (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,357 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,092 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,339 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on inside edge and sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,112 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on inside edge and sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 XRB is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

BG08 XRB is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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