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M17 XBD

2014 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,861 mi
Last recorded94,861 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 XBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,861 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2025 94,289 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 67,141 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,952 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,785 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 53,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,854 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 46,854 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 39,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2017 36,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,393 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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M17 XBD is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M17 XBD, 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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M17 XBD is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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