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AO51 ZCZ

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,689 mi
Last recorded109,689 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear mount ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear mount ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and osf tyre edges are wearing thin (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing and exhaust rear bracket is deteriorated

gear box lower mount has slight play

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and osf tyre edges are wearing thin (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing and exhaust rear bracket is deteriorated

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,466 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked in three places STRONG ADVISE (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary belt perished

front brake discs worn close to wear indicators

front brakes slightly uneven

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,465 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low on inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked in three places STRONG ADVISE (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

auxiliary belt perished

front brake discs worn close to wear indicators

front brakes slightly uneven

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,505 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,468 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,864 miles

rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,379 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,202 miles

both sides front anti roll bar links corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,929 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,399 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 ZCZ 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 78.9%.

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 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 ZCZ, 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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AO51 ZCZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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