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AO51 ZWB

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,798 mi
Last recorded156,798 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZWB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 156,798 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Fail 20 Jan 2016 156,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 30 Jan 2015 152,984 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 152,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 144,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 144,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,980 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 135,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,628 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,430 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 111,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 111,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 96,865 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

undertray fitted restricting full inspection of some steering/suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,261 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f position lamp bulb deteriorated

undertray fitted restricting full inspection of some steering/suspension components

Fail 9 Jul 2007 71,656 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,075 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.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 ZWB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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