2001 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · Y653 BCL
2001 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 82,640 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y653 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 82,640 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.
Y653 BCL 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 (Y653 BCL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y653 BCL Mileage History
- 18/01/202376,394 mi
- 29/01/202478,266 mi+1,872 mi
- 23/01/202580,247 mi+1,981 mi
- 13/01/202682,640 mi+2,393 mi
- 13/01/202682,640 mi
Average of roughly 2,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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