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JL05 GEM

2022 Renault Clio

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,714 mi
Last recorded53,714 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 Renault Clio20,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL05 GEM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,714 miles

full factory covers very restricted view

Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 95,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 39,388 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 89,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 82,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake check on re test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,373 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 75,373 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2022 67,250 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,355 miles

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

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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JL05 GEM is a 2022 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2022 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,487 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 JL05 GEM, 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 4 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JL05 GEM registered?

JL05 GEM is a 2022 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 2022.

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