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AJ51 BZM

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,477 mi
Last recorded128,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BZM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged c.v joint pick up ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 119,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 115,253 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,730 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 19 Dec 2014 105,958 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 105,958 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,255 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,046 miles

cuts appearing on both rear + o/s front tyre tread + sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,012 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,012 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 95,600 miles

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

SLIGHJT MOVEMENT NOTED IN WISHBONE BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONETS/

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,600 miles

SLIGHJT MOVEMENT NOTED IN WISHBONE BUSHES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONETS/

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 90,652 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 90,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,706 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 81,680 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,316 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 69,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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AJ51 BZM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AJ51 BZM, 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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AJ51 BZM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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