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AP51 BSO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,424 mi
Last recorded91,424 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,424 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,424 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced when fog light switched on (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,071 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,474 miles

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,665 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter mounting plate offset

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 58,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter mounting plate offset

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,435 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,838 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,053 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,053 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,442 miles

n/s/r tyre becomming a little low on outter edge

o/s/f tyre becomming low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,890 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,654 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 24,481 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

spare tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,481 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

spare tyre perished and cracked on sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,129 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 BSO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BSO, 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 BSO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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