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AJ51 BZS

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BZS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,785 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to screen

fuel level very low

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside headlamp loose , mount is broken

nearside rear , offside front tyres worn below limit on edge 175/65hr14

rearfog warning light comes on when brake pedal pressed

Fail 31 Aug 2010 73,785 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to screen , inside of screen is very dirty

fuel level very low

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside headlamp loose , mount is broken

nearside rear , offside front tyres worn below limit on edge 175/65hr14

rearfog warning light comes on when brake pedal pressed

Pass 14 Feb 2009 60,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch not working

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes binding slightly

wiper damage to screen , multiple scratching

Fail 13 Feb 2009 60,656 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON EDGES AND ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

bonnet safety catch not working

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes binding slightly

wiper damage to screen , multiple scratching

Fail 3 Jul 2007 47,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,429 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 47,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,167 miles

Front number plate becoming difficult to read

Fail 13 Apr 2006 41,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Front number plate becoming difficult to read

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 BZS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 BZS, 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 AJ51 BZS registered?

AJ51 BZS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 BZS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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