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AJ51 KEU

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,684 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,709 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,397 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 98,930 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 96,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,695 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Low on coolant

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,531 miles

both fronts getting low

Fail 24 Oct 2016 94,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both fronts getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,927 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,761 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 84,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,267 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,264 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

chip in wind screen

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 62,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 57,175 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,809 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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AJ51 KEU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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