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AP51 BJO

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,431 mi
Last recorded134,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 134,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 119,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 119,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,829 miles

handbrake lever has side play.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 111,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

handbrake lever has side play.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn & scored

handbrake lever has some side movment

Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn & scored

handbrake lever has some side movment

Fail 13 Mar 2010 91,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 91,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,116 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)

handbrake lever has lateral movement

offside front sidelight bulb is dim

Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

handbrake lever has lateral movement

offside front sidelight bulb is dim

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 59,910 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 52,426 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,426 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 30 May 2006 37,790 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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AP51 BJO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJO, 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 BJO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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