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AP51 XLC

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,650 mi
Last recorded160,650 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 160,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure Front to rear insecure & clips missing / dangling down (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s interior door handle flopping around / broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 158,305 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 158,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2014 140,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 124,332 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhauxt rubber splitting!

Fail 24 Oct 2012 124,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,619 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 100,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 100,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,236 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,427 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 63,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,184 miles

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

both front tyres near legal limits wearing on outside edges

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 XLC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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