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AK51 XCL

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XCL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 146,204 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 146,204 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,621 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 134,621 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,200 miles

Air bag light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 89,094 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 89,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front anti roll bar linkage bushes perished and split.

Exhaust system coorded.

Front discs heavily worn.

N/s/f shock absorber showing signs of misting.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Slight play in both front track rod ends.

front pads low.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,389 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 74,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 61,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 41,863 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 41,863 miles

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

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

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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AK51 XCL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK51 XCL, 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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AK51 XCL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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