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B21 SMR

2014 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,866 mi
Last recorded130,866 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 SMR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 130,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working - Pre requirements

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 130,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working - Pre requirements

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,035 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 114,536 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,163 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut/split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.40.17.WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Wearing low on its inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low/bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,859 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 14,605 miles

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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B21 SMR is a 2014 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B21 SMR, 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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B21 SMR is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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