MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
steering slightly stiff
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
steering slightly stiff
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
abs light goes out but o/s/f drive shaft ring cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
abs light goes out but o/s/f drive shaft ring cracked
anti roll bar bushes perishing
n/s/f tyre starting to peish
o/s/r tyre starting to get low and perishing
under tray fitted
Oil leak
engine covers +under trays
rear exhaust
rear exhaust mount perished +split
windsreen chipped
engine cover +under trays fitted
rear exhaust rubber perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO51 XXS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?
AO51 XXS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 October 2001.
Is AO51 XXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO51 XXS shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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