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AD51 CHG

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,805 mi
Last recorded121,805 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,805 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front pads getting low

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 121,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,440 miles

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

head lights dim

Fail 2 Mar 2015 115,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

head lights dim

Pass 14 Jan 2014 106,184 miles

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

head lamps getting discoloured

n/s front seat will not recline

Fail 11 Jan 2014 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

head lamps getting discoloured

n/s front seat will not recline

Pass 5 Jan 2013 99,078 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 99,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,070 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 95,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,740 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 82,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 70,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,605 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 57,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CHG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CHG, 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 AD51 CHG registered?

AD51 CHG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AD51 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 CHG shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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