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BU15 YLB

2015 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,326 mi
Last recorded136,326 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Clio46,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 YLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 136,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 136,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working Front & Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 122,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 122,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Position lamp not working Both N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,238 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2020 50,029 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2019 43,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,032 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 33,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BU15 YLB is a 2015 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,285 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 BU15 YLB, 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 11 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU15 YLB is a 2015 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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