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AO51 ZWC

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 93,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 93,745 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,744 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,869 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,480 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 85,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,796 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,759 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 75,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,505 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,293 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 53,293 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from inner c v boot near side front

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,119 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 ZWC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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