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AF51 OCY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,307 mi
Last recorded162,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OCY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 162,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 162,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 153,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bushes (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust has slight leak of gasses

Fail 31 May 2018 153,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bushes (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust has slight leak of gasses

Pass 17 May 2017 149,255 miles

Engine oily

Nearside and offside front cv joints noisy

Offside front headlight lends cloudy

Fail 17 May 2017 149,253 miles

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

Engine oily

Nearside and offside front cv joints noisy

Offside front headlight lends cloudy

Pass 3 May 2016 141,558 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 140,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 140,098 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 132,294 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 132,269 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,554 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,799 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3/MM

BOTTOM RADIATOR HOSE INSICURE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,005 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 92,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel has slight play when moving top to bottom motion.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 92,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering wheel has slight play when moving top to bottom motion.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 84,331 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,230 miles

front brake discs starting to wear and corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,056 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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AF51 OCY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCY, 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 OCY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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