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AO51 XUB

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,053 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

both headlamps deteriorated

brake servo corroded

osf brake grabbing

osf brake sticking slightly

slight play ns and osf steering rack ends

Fail 17 Jul 2013 129,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf brake grabbing

osf brake sticking slightly

osf tyre inner edge worn

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

bonnet catch stiff

both headlamps deteriorated

brake servo corroded

slight play ns and osf steering rack ends

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,607 miles

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

brake servo corroded

slight damage to screen outside zone A

slight play ns and osf steering rack ends

Fail 23 Jul 2012 114,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake servo corroded

slight damage to screen outside zone A

slight play ns and osf steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f washer patly blocked

rear exhaust rubber mounting starting to deteriorate

very slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack inner tie rod knuckle joints

very slight splits in o/s/f abs ring

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,194 miles

Slight play in steering rack both n/s/and o/s

Fail 15 Jul 2010 89,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack both n/s/and o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 77,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,834 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 51,834 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,942 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 45,942 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

abs target ring on n/s/f driveshaft is broken. replacement of this part is strongly advised as it will cause a failure on the system at some point

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

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 XUB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

AO51 XUB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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