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AD51 CJY

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 CJY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 114,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger worn (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,461 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 105,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,020 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,854 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

handbrake travel

n/s steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,823 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,963 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,276 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 67,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 67,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,202 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 62,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 40,159 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 40,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CJY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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