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BJ18 SWY

2018 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 SWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 80,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 44,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 25,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 23,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 16,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 16,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BJ18 SWY is a 2018 Renault Clio in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 32,897 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 BJ18 SWY, 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 8 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ18 SWY registered?

BJ18 SWY is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is BJ18 SWY safe to buy?

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