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AO51 XUC

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,521 mi
Last recorded68,521 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,521 miles

wipers smear

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,521 miles

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

wipers smear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,073 miles

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES SPLITTING / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK ARM / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R SPRING

Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,499 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,499 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,745 miles

air bag light on

o/s & n/s steering rack knuckle's slight wear

Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,742 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery low

o/s & n/s steering rack knuckle's slight wear

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,939 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 34,915 miles

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

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 29,383 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 XUC 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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

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

Is AO51 XUC safe to buy?

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