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AB61 BOW

2014 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,763 mi
Last recorded122,763 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 BOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 122,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 101,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,630 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,111 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Mar 2022 66,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in sidewall of tyre x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre inner edge sticking out, sharp edge unable to repair

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end of blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end of blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and scored inside of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

advise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,364 miles

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 28 Mar 2019 25,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on outside edge and steeping on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and worn on outside edge and steeping on inside edge . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,042 miles

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

x2 rear tyres worn on outside edge .

Fail 28 Mar 2017 27,042 miles

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

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

x2 rear tyres worn on outside edge .

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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AB61 BOW is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 AB61 BOW, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB61 BOW is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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