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C20 WMS

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,829 mi
Last recorded82,829 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 WMS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 82,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,511 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,269 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,995 miles

Both rear tyre tread have small cracks on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyre tread have small cracks on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,156 miles

both front tyres are begining to wear on the inner edge keep check

front side lights are very dim, but not less than 50% of light

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,156 miles

front side lights are very dim, but not less than 50% of light

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are begining to wear on the inner edge keep check

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,118 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 60,565 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 55,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres has small cracks on the side wall

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 55,718 miles

both rear tyres has small cracks on the side wall

oil leak

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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C20 WMS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 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 C20 WMS, 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 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 WMS registered?

C20 WMS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is C20 WMS safe to buy?

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