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RJ15 CYL

2015 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Clio46,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 CYL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 115,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,311 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.17 at idle (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 106,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 106,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 102,890 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyre front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,059 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 80,171 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front and offside rear outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 78,605 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside front and offside rear outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light stay on.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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RJ15 CYL is a 2015 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ15 CYL, 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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What year was RJ15 CYL registered?

RJ15 CYL is a 2015 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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The MOT history for RJ15 CYL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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