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RB08 RYE

2014 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,564 mi
Last recorded96,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB08 RYE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 96,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 64,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 44,313 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,573 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 34,573 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 27,121 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 27,121 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,966 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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RB08 RYE is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RB08 RYE, 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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What year was RB08 RYE registered?

RB08 RYE is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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