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AO51 XTW

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides pick up rings (3.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Ex mount broken

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both sides pick up rings (3.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Ex mount broken

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,967 miles

o/s front a.b.s.target ring broken

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front a.b.s.target ring broken

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 49,322 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,610 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,609 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 36,489 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both n/s tyre valves are trapped by the fitment of hubcaps

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,889 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2011 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2010 27,219 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 27,219 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,609 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 XTW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver 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 XTW, 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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AO51 XTW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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