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A18 DCX

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,665 mi
Last recorded127,665 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DCX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 127,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2016 116,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance N s and o s (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O s f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 105,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,742 miles

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,746 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 84,724 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,489 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes wear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 77,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front anti roll bar link bushes wear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 4 May 2010 45,013 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 44,996 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 36,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,751 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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A18 DCX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 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 A18 DCX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 DCX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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