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B9 TAG

2001 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,815 mi
Last recorded90,815 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TAG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,815 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 90,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,586 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 89,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,370 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,012 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Strut top mount slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,782 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s,o/s/f - inner rack end slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,692 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,692 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective stay ()

Offside Front ABS ring split

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,488 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,957 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitting

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,298 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,864 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,846 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,724 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 41,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 36,593 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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B9 TAG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B9 TAG, 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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B9 TAG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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