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R40 XYV

2014 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,542 mi
Last recorded101,542 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 XYV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 101,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,219 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 96,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel distorted on inner edge in multiple places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lots of play present in bottom ball joint, unlikely to detach at this point in time however (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. This has been caused by an improperly fitted bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel distorted on inner edge in multiple places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lots of play present in bottom ball joint, unlikely to detach at this point in time however (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,161 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35cm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 94,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 94,240 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,505 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 28,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,165 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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R40 XYV is a 2014 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 R40 XYV, 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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R40 XYV is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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