2001 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WF51 XDB
2001 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 110,077 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF51 XDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
- 110,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF51 XDB 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 (WF51 XDB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
WF51 XDB Mileage History
- 14/04/202384,368 mi
- 16/04/202495,599 mi+11,231 mi
- 18/04/202495,605 mi+6 mi
- 17/04/2025103,137 mi+7,532 mi
- 13/04/2026110,077 mi+6,940 mi
Average of roughly 8,575 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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