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VU17 XTD

2017 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,959 mi
Last recorded45,959 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 XTD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,963 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 41,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 36,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 32,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 29,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 25,623 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 25,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 21,993 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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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VU17 XTD is a 2017 Renault Clio in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU17 XTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU17 XTD?

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What year was VU17 XTD registered?

VU17 XTD is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 XTD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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