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AP51 BHD

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,263 mi
Last recorded136,263 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BHD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 135,331 miles

Offside Front slight condensation in hadlight

Fail 3 Mar 2016 135,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low also condensation in lamp (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rack end has play in it

engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damage in zone B where the damage goes out of the swept area

Fail 9 Jan 2015 121,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damage in zone B where the damage goes out of the swept area

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,093 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 113,828 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 102,083 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,373 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,373 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 67,184 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,470 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 62,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2005 34,814 miles

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

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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AP51 BHD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP51 BHD, 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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AP51 BHD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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