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AO51 ZBZ

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,992 mi
Last recorded103,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,992 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 103,992 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,335 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 74,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,795 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 63,795 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,523 miles

Nearside 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.

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 ZBZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

AO51 ZBZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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