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AK51 XTE

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,569 mi
Last recorded142,569 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,896 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 136,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective unable to check level device (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective unable to check level device (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,617 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2019 130,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perished/cracked.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear lamp unit glass shows damage.

rear flexi brake hose's x2 ferules show corrosion/pitting.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 119,152 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre perished/cracked.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear lamp unit glass shows damage.

rear flexi brake hose's x2 ferules show corrosion/pitting.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,904 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,193 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer tread shoulder and heavily cracked and perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,193 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre bald on outer tread shoulder and heavily cracked and perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,345 miles

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

both sides front tyres cracking slightly

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,345 miles

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

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

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

both sides front tyres cracking slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,857 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 87,857 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front and nearside rear wheel trims damaged

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut (not deep enough to reach cords)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat tilt lever not working

offside rear light lense slight damage

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,944 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat tilt lever not working

offside front wiper split slightly

offside rear light lense slight damage

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat tilt not working

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,649 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,669 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper split slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,711 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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AK51 XTE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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