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C21 DDM

1997 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Clio71,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 DDM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 67,140 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 67,104 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.931 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 222 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2310 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,222 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,375 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,304 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,070 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,254 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,251 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,104 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,104 miles

sign of corrosion inner under sills

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,463 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,904 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,904 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,335 miles

front nearside tyre worn to approximately 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,614 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,805 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 36,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C21 DDM is a 1997 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,067 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 C21 DDM, 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 29 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C21 DDM registered?

C21 DDM is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C21 DDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 DDM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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