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EL14 NEL

2014 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,620 mi
Last recorded59,620 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL14 NEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,620 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 59,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,097 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,078 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 52,078 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 46,069 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 46,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,048 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 33,048 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 21,183 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,432 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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EL14 NEL is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 EL14 NEL, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EL14 NEL is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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