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WG17 CLU

2017 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 CLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,823 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 124,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front has welding repair

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear has welding repair

Fail 13 Mar 2023 92,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front has welding repair

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear has welding repair

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 60,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 45,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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WG17 CLU is a 2017 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG17 CLU, 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 WG17 CLU?

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What year was WG17 CLU registered?

WG17 CLU is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is WG17 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG17 CLU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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