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AP51 PHZ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,037 mi
Last recorded103,037 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,037 miles

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

all exhausts rubber mounts getting rough

Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a b s ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all exhausts rubber mounts getting rough

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

front exhaust joint loose

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,767 miles

Braking system leaking n/s rear brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

front brake pads getting low

front discs rusty

front exhaust joint loose

Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 83,603 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,437 miles

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

both front wipers split

Fail 8 Oct 2011 75,437 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wipers split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear axel bushes deteriorating

oil leek

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,504 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to seporate

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2009 64,311 miles

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

both rear axle bushes starting to seporate

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 57,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear wiper badly spilt

Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 49,602 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyers worn on inner edges

tracking check due to tyer wear

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,738 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 PHZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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