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AP51 KCZ

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,243 mi
Last recorded171,243 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 171,243 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 171,238 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 6 Sep 2011 161,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 149,750 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 149,749 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 133,388 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 133,386 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 117,054 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 117,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 98,398 miles

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

slight play in rear suspension main bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2007 98,398 miles

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

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

slight play in rear suspension main bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2006 74,738 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 74,738 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,028 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 52,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Pre 1950 headlamp aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6.A1)

Front 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 KCZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KCZ, 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 KCZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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