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AP51 XKJ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 130,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 126,520 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,125 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,135 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,136 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

exhaust flexi weak

n/s steering rack gaiter split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 115,419 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,087 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,759 miles

s/play in inner rack joints

Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,282 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

s/play in inner rack joints

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,229 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,113 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 33,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,840 miles

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

Offside 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,422 miles

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

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 XKJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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