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BG57 FHY

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,830 mi
Last recorded66,830 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 66,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 64,640 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,640 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator bracket corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 63,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,043 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S Door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2020 62,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S Door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,638 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 55,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 45,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,303 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 37,303 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,064 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 24,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,650 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)

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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BG57 FHY is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG57 FHY, 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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BG57 FHY is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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