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BL18 TFZ

2018 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 TFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 59,344 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 44,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 44,668 miles

Front Bumper insecure underneath (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,286 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 35,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,018 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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BL18 TFZ is a 2018 Renault Clio in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL18 TFZ, 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.

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What year was BL18 TFZ registered?

BL18 TFZ is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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