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BG57 JSV

2008 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,466 mi
Last recorded207,466 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 207,466 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 207,466 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 207,152 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 197,303 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc pitted inner face

Offside Front brake disc pitted inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 197,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc pitted inner face

Offside Front brake disc pitted inner face

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear limit advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 188,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 177,658 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 164,920 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside mirror damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front side light dull

poor front brake disc's

Fail 30 Dec 2014 164,920 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirror damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front side light dull

poor front brake disc's

Pass 30 Dec 2013 139,037 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 109,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 109,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,051 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Dec 2011 82,934 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

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 JSV is a 2008 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JSV, 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 BG57 JSV registered?

BG57 JSV is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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