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AP51 BNY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BNY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,182 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,213 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,049 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 96,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,074 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,073 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,383 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,710 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,729 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,363 miles

front wipers split

rear tyres cracking in between the tread

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,062 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,033 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in between the tread

windscreen marked from os wiper blade.

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 BNY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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