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XNZ 5079

2017 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Clio36,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNZ 5079
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 50,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 45,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Added air and reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 May 2024 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,201 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 40,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 29,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2022 29,967 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,063 miles

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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XNZ 5079 is a 2017 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XNZ 5079, 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 XNZ 5079 registered?

XNZ 5079 is a 2017 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 December 2017.

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