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AP51 LCN

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,870 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2018 136,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,816 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 124,993 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 124,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Head Lamp's (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating 39% (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 61% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Safety Catch Seized

Fail 22 May 2015 115,207 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 115,207 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,525 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 104,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,719 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,719 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake discs corroding & worn thin

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 58,736 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,885 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,693 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,346 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,346 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 LCN 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 63.2%.

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 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 LCN, 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 LCN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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