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BN18 VRL

2018 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Clio32,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 VRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 75,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 75,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/Cuts on inner sidewall/Michelin 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 58,468 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 38,182 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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BN18 VRL is a 2018 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,618cc 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 BN18 VRL, 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 BN18 VRL registered?

BN18 VRL is a 2018 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2018.

Is BN18 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 VRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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