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AP51 EER

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EER
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,201 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,913 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 55,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,364 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,364 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,581 miles

Front screenwash not very good

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,223 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 52,223 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 51,704 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,513 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,513 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,913 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,869 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 41,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,699 miles

both wipers becoming split

o/s/f side reapeter lens dammaged

small cut in o/s/f tyre

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 EER is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EER, 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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What year was AP51 EER registered?

AP51 EER is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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