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A4 WCV

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,452 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside lots of surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2025 75,452 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive compensator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside lots of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,650 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,910 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,096 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of past leak at offside front inner cv boot

front disc brakes rusted and pitted(more so on offside front inner face)

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Fail 13 Dec 2012 38,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

evidence of past leak at offside front inner cv boot

front disc brakes rusted and pitted(more so on offside front inner face)

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,264 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 5,824 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 2,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 2,373 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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A4 WCV is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 WCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 WCV registered?

A4 WCV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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