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AO51 XTL

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,646 mi
Last recorded93,646 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,728 miles

some movement in nearside track rod end

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,728 miles

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

some movement in nearside track rod end

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,690 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,924 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 78,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,583 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,062 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,424 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,424 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 61,358 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,693 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 38,232 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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AO51 XTL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO51 XTL, 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 AO51 XTL registered?

AO51 XTL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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