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BU15 YLO

2015 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,354 mi
Last recorded55,354 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Clio46,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 YLO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 55,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f DTRL not working

n/s/r door cannot be opened from inside

o/s/r door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Mar 2025 49,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,974 miles

front brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 37,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,150 miles

Both front tyres wron on inner and outer edges

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted/out of shape

Nearside rear tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,493 miles

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts and perishing in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2020 29,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts and perishing in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,159 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 18,744 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 18,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YLO is a 2015 Renault Clio in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLO, 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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What year was BU15 YLO registered?

BU15 YLO is a 2015 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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