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J5 WGL

2000 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

39,013 mi
Last recorded39,013 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,013 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 38,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 37,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,807 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 35,807 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 35,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,039 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 34,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,787 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 32,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 31,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,311 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 31,311 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,291 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,291 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,191 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,481 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,470 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,689 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 22,686 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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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J5 WGL is a 2000 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2000 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 J5 WGL, 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 26 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J5 WGL registered?

J5 WGL is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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The MOT history for J5 WGL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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