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AP51 BSX

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,365 mi
Last recorded118,365 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,365 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)

steering rack inner joint have slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2015 118,365 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)

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

steering rack inner joint have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 106,094 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,273 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 66,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,494 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 17 Feb 2009 55,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 55,895 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres just above legal limits. change is advised !!!

front number plate damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight whine but no wear / movement evident

stone chip in n/s of front screen .. attention / repair is advised

Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,038 miles

n/s front wheel bearing slight movent

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BSX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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