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AP51 BOU

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,140 mi
Last recorded111,140 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 111,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 108,373 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 108,373 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

h/lamp covers discoloured

rear exhaust mtn worn

Fail 21 Aug 2014 91,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

h/lamp covers discoloured

rear exhaust mtn worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,101 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp covers badly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat poorly fitted

Engine stabilser bar bush split but not resulting in exessive movement

Exhaust rear silencer mount badly perished

Front brake discs very badly corroded on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn very badly onouter edge and worn on inner edge

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

Offside front outer cvj gaiter perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,369 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes showing signs of wear.

both front discs badly corroded on inner surface.

both rear flexible brake hoses ferrals rusty.

offside front lower arm rear bush worn.

slight play in offside front steering rack arm.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,959 miles

front brake discs worn

ofside tie rod has slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,959 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

ofside tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,751 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded, but not excessively

slight wiper scratches to windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded, but not excessively

slight wiper scratches to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,165 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,568 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 42,549 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,970 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 BOU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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