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BW17 ESV

2017 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,451 mi
Last recorded41,451 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 ESV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

fault with side lights but ok for mot test

Fail 24 Sep 2025 41,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low at maximun vertical adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 36,430 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime light inop (pre 2018)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 25,181 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge worn low and sidewall damage, no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged repair to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 11,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 11,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 2,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 2,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW17 ESV is a 2017 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,982 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW17 ESV, 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 9 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW17 ESV registered?

BW17 ESV is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 August 2017.

Is BW17 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 ESV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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