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RY06 SAM

2017 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,880 mi
Last recorded28,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY06 SAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 28,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 79,224 miles

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 6 Oct 2025 79,212 miles

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

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 8 Jul 2025 25,985 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,259 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 71,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 23,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 64,880 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 64,876 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2022 17,864 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 56,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 55,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre on shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,021 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 11,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 44,503 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,659 miles

"Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay"

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 35,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 28,313 miles

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

Under-tray fitted.

Fail 20 May 2016 28,313 miles

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

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

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

Under-tray fitted.

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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RY06 SAM is a 2017 Renault Clio in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY06 SAM, 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 RY06 SAM registered?

RY06 SAM is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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The MOT history for RY06 SAM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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