1999 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · 106 WPC
1999 Renault Clio (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 73,507 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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106 WPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 73,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
106 WPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Renault Clio (106 WPC) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section flexi downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed severe exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
106 WPC Mileage History
- 20/09/202370,723 mi
- 18/09/202472,180 mi+1,457 mi
- 23/09/202472,185 mi+5 mi
- 01/10/202573,507 mi+1,322 mi
- 03/10/202573,507 mi
Average of roughly 1,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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