1997 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · C21 DDM
1997 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 67,140 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C21 DDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 67,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C21 DDM 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 1997 Renault Clio (C21 DDM) between March 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C21 DDM Mileage History
- 16/03/202264,087 mi
- 08/06/202366,195 mi+2,108 mi
- 13/08/202466,222 mi+27 mi
- 28/08/202567,104 mi+882 mi
- 23/12/202567,140 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Late Mk1 shells rust around the rear arches, sills and floor seams. Structural corrosion is the main reason these cars fail MOTs or become uneconomic to save.
- Ignition and idle-control faultsModerate
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