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AO51 ZBP

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,242 mi
Last recorded100,242 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZBP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,435 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 72,423 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,061 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 67,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy splitting/cracking to inner tyre side wall, could not see cord's at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,472 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 64,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,508 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 63,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,808 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 62,804 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 61,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,448 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,833 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 26,021 miles

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 ZBP is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBP, 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 ZBP registered?

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

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