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AP51 XLH

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,336 mi
Last recorded149,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XLH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 149,336 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four coil springs poor condition

eml on

headlamp condition and beam patern poor

injector leaking

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre poor condition

play in both inner steering rack arms

straches in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2012 144,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 144,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 139,897 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 16 Dec 2011 139,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer rubber perished

Pass 9 Dec 2010 131,084 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant level low

Front wiper blades split

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

Offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer hanger (rubber mounting) deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2010 131,056 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant level low

Front discs in slight poor condition

Front wiper blades split

Nearside front brake disc warped

Nearside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

Nearside front side light dim

Nearside rear tyre feathering on the inner edge

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

Offside front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer hanger (rubber mounting) deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2009 117,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside wiper split

oil level low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2009 117,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside wiper split

oil level low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2008 103,722 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wing damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,597 miles

offside front wing damaged

play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,859 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,859 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

both rear tyres close to limit

dampness around brake fluid resivoir

offside front shock damp

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2005 61,079 miles

both rear tyres on limit

damage to offside front wing

unable to see brake fluid level

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 XLH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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