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AK51 XCZ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

168,419 mi
Last recorded168,419 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 168,419 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 168,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 159,866 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 159,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 143,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,395 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 129,395 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 128,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mountings perished

exhaust system corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2012 117,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre stop lamp covered/disconnected

nearside wiper blade split at ends

offside front a.b.s ring heavily corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 113,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 113,251 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,222 miles

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

both front antiroll bar linkbar rubbers split and worn

front brake discs lipped corroded and inner pads look low

n/s front tyre starting to crack in tread and worn outer edge

n/s wing mirror glass broken

o/s front tyre crackin in tread

rear brake pipe corroded that runs along rear axle

second bonnet catch seized

slight play n/s front rack arm

Fail 6 Sep 2010 107,222 miles

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

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

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

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

both front antiroll bar linkbar rubbers split and worn

front brake discs lipped corroded and inner pads look low

n/s front tyre starting to crack in tread and worn outer edge

n/s wing mirror glass broken

o/s front tyre crackin in tread

rear brake pipe corroded that runs along rear axle

second bonnet catch seized

slight play n/s front rack arm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,556 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 96,556 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,892 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 84,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front screen chipped

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,543 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 71,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front screen chipped

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,484 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 59,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XCZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AK51 XCZ, 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 XCZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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