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HJ14 XBF

2014 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 XBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,440 miles

Timing chain noisy

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroding

Brake pedal pivot worn

Exhaust repaired with paste

Nearside Side repeater lamp deteriorated -- covered with tape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,440 miles

Brake pedal pivot worn

Exhaust repaired with paste

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

Nearside Side repeater lamp deteriorated -- covered with tape

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroding

Timing chain noisy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,826 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged / covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section repaired with paste

knock in steering

timing chain noisy

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,820 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission test only just meet requirements (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged / covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper loose recommend attention

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged /loose just resting on brake hose recommend attention

knock in steering

timing chain noisy

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 68,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged and covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroding recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 66,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted damaged and distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged and covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch liner loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroding recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 24 Jul 2021 66,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,118 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,118 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 38,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,653 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,145 miles

nearside front and offside front discs lipped

small piece of rubber missing from nearside front tyre sidewall, but not showing canvas

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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HJ14 XBF 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 HJ14 XBF, 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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HJ14 XBF is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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