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AC51 GAS

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,339 mi
Last recorded108,339 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 GAS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,339 miles

Nearside Headlight in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,333 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to see front brake pads fully through wheel recommend to be checked

Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,692 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to see front brake pads fully through wheel recommend to be checked

Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,789 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,313 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,049 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,524 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,792 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,948 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE,WRONG ROTATION.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,948 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE,WRONG ROTATION.

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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AC51 GAS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AC51 GAS, 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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What year was AC51 GAS registered?

AC51 GAS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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