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AF51 OBJ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 140,604 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 140,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 132,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 115,195 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 115,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 12 Jan 2013 107,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 107,197 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,717 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 98,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,142 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 91,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 82,646 miles

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

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)

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2010 82,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,721 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,040 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2007 39,980 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,071 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 32,071 miles

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

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

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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AF51 OBJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 AF51 OBJ, 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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AF51 OBJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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