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AO51 XUE

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,652 mi
Last recorded100,652 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,449 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,832 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 90,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,566 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,663 miles

gearbox mounting worn

nearside front and rear tyres scuffed walls

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,663 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox mounting worn

nearside front and rear tyres scuffed walls

Pass 11 Sep 2010 70,702 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 70,702 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,219 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 65,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,638 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,637 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,467 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XUE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

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

Is AO51 XUE safe to buy?

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