2001 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · EF51 XDS
2001 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 76,120 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF51 XDS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
- 76,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF51 XDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Clio (EF51 XDS) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EF51 XDS Mileage History
- 26/11/202174,901 mi
- 28/11/202276,113 mi+1,212 mi
- 02/12/202276,120 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 3 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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