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AK51 XCU

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,591 mi
Last recorded135,591 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 135,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 135,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,520 miles

both front head lights faded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,644 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,752 miles

N/S mirror taped up, temp repair

Oil leak

Rack damp

Both front drop link bushes worn

Disc`s discoloured and worn unevenly

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubbers worn

Headlight patterns blurry

Headlights misty

Rear swin arm mounting bushes separating

Wipers leaving streaks

springs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 88,752 miles

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

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

Both front drop link bushes worn

Disc`s discoloured and worn unevenly

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust rubbers worn

Headlight patterns blurry

Headlights misty

N/S mirror taped up, temp repair

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rack damp

Rear swin arm mounting bushes separating

Wipers leaving streaks

springs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,066 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 61,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,044 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 53,041 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,405 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 33,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XCU 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 XCU, 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 AK51 XCU registered?

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

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