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AP51 CZB

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,773 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 75,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,973 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 71,703 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,808 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 65,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,764 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor (3.4.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged front reluctor (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,227 miles

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

nearside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

offside front ABS reluctor ring cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,593 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,162 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,160 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,817 miles

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

both front brake discs slighty discolored

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,817 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slighty discolored

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,540 miles

both front brake disces discouled

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,321 miles

both front brake disces discouled

off side rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 24 Jun 2010 44,312 miles

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

both front brake disces discouled

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,887 miles

front brake disces discoloring

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,422 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,729 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 31,709 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,535 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 CZB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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