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B7 LJS

2014 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LJS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,188 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 89,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,856 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside lower section of the coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 68,938 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 68,938 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 55,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,202 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 32,520 miles

Exhaust emissions not detected - too clean

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2020 32,520 miles

Exhaust emissions not detected - too clean

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 18,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 7,543 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 6,796 miles

both front tyres have cuts outer sidewalls

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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B7 LJS 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B7 LJS, 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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B7 LJS is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2014.

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