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R8 ERC

2015 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,054 mi
Last recorded126,054 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Clio46,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ERC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 126,054 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 126,054 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 52,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 52,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,711 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative temp modified repair (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 45,242 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,575 miles

Offside Rear rear off side inner wheel full of mud and stone

Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog shows white light (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear rear off side inner wheel full of mud and stone

Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 67,887 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners and outers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 67,887 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inners and outers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,237 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,308 miles

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

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

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

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

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,987 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,868 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 49,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn quite badly on both edges (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,074 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 39,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 1 Nov 2018 22,280 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 22,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,472 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2018 30,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,983 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 18,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 16,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,934 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,365 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,588 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 13,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,257 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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R8 ERC is a 2015 Renault Clio in Blue with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2015 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,285 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 R8 ERC, 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 11 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R8 ERC is a 2015 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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