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AO51 ZDA

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,413 mi
Last recorded149,413 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 149,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to body

Fail 28 Aug 2020 149,413 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to body

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,597 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded inner surfaces offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 141,745 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,185 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,185 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,652 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,651 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,856 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 111,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,056 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 100,056 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 66,963 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 66,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,811 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,811 miles

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

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI-ROLL BUSHES CRACKING.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,970 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both sides front anti-roll bar fixing bushes starting to perish.

Positive battery post leaking acid-blue furring.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 23,921 miles

3 wipers ,rubber splitting

Offside Rear 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AO51 ZDA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 ZDA, 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 ZDA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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