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AP51 XLD

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,085 mi
Last recorded128,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XLD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 128,085 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 128,072 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 128,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 121,129 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 120,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 105,909 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 105,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,730 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,764 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 67,211 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,936 miles

Both front tyres becomming worn on edges.

Both front wiper blades splitting.

Both outer anti roll bar bushes becomming perished / cracked.

Slight freeplay within nearside front inner rack ball joint.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 60,936 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres becomming worn on edges.

Both front wiper blades splitting.

Both outer anti roll bar bushes becomming perished / cracked.

Slight freeplay within nearside front inner rack ball joint.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,210 miles

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

both front tyres becomming low on outter edges

radial cracks in n/s/r tyre tread

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 XLD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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