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J2 PLX

2021 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,342 mi
Last recorded46,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Renault Clio19,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 PLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 46,342 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 46,342 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2026 19,763 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 17,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 35,979 miles

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))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 35,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 35,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,439 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,727 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2021 29,727 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,938 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 28,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,331 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,517 miles

all tyres perished and splitting in the tread area

Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 25,085 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,397 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 22,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,794 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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J2 PLX is a 2021 Renault Clio in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2021 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 19,294 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 J2 PLX, 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 5 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J2 PLX registered?

J2 PLX is a 2021 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2021.

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