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AP51 XJT

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch is temperamental

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in places, tread depth on 3mm

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,170 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 126,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 122,645 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 122,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 121,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 116,220 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 116,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 95,559 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash-system inoperative

Fail 24 Jul 2010 95,559 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash-system inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,631 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,496 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 79,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 May 2008 49,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,237 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 78,984 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 64,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 62,750 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XJT 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 60%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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