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AD51 CGU

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,352 mi
Last recorded119,352 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,352 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,342 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamp lens need a clean (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,644 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 116,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 112,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2013 160,223 miles

both front beam images faint

front brake discs corroded on inner face

light scratching to offside of windscreen

mil on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front anti roll bar link lower bush split but not resulting in excess movement

oil leak from transmission

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2013 160,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front beam images faint

front brake discs corroded on inner face

light scratching to offside of windscreen

mil on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside beam image faint

offside front anti roll bar link lower bush split but not resulting in excess movement

oil leak from transmission

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

both rear inner wing liners damaged

drivers seat not tilting to allow access to rear seats. (passenger seat tilts to allow access)

engine malfunction warning light on

long scratches to windscreen on edge of swept area

poor beam image from both headlamps (headlamp lenses frosted)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 103,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

both rear inner wing liners damaged

drivers seat not tilting to allow access to rear seats. (passenger seat tilts to allow access)

engine malfunction warning light on

long scratches to windscreen on edge of swept area

poor beam image from both headlamps (headlamp lenses frosted)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,274 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 100,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 97,789 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,055 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 95,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,380 miles

Radiator damaged but not leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2008 93,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radiator damaged but not leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,226 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

foot brake pedal starting to deteriorate

nearside front road wheel and tyre rubbing electrical cable on full lock

nearside front wheel bearing leaking grease

Fail 12 Dec 2007 88,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

foot brake pedal starting to deteriorate

nearside front road wheel and tyre rubbing electrical cable on full lock

nearside front wheel bearing leaking grease

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,457 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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AD51 CGU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AD51 CGU, 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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AD51 CGU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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