2001 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CU51 SGT
2001 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 128,184 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU51 SGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 128,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU51 SGT 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 2001 Renault Clio (CU51 SGT) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
CU51 SGT Mileage History
- 31/08/2022118,135 mi
- 21/08/2023121,775 mi+3,640 mi
- 29/08/2024125,603 mi+3,828 mi
- 29/08/2024125,608 mi+5 mi
- 04/09/2025128,184 mi+2,576 mi
Average of roughly 3,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Coil-pack and TDC-sensor starting faultsModerate
One of the best-known Clio Mk2 issues. Failing coil packs or crank/TDC sensors cause misfires, poor starting and occasional cut-outs.
- Front coil spring and suspension wearModerate
Front springs, top mounts and lower arms are regular MOT items on the Mk2, especially on cars that have lived on rough roads and cheap tyres.
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