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AP51 XLK

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,077 mi
Last recorded195,077 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 195,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 189,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps deteriorated..

Fail 11 Oct 2016 189,188 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps deteriorated..

Pass 13 Oct 2015 182,547 miles

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

front headlamps in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2014 175,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 165,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 155,474 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 155,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 148,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 26 Aug 2011 148,644 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f lower balljoint gaiter split

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2010 141,866 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 141,864 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 130,374 miles

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Front brake discs and pads are very worn.

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

Small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 130,374 miles

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Front brake discs and pads are very worn.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 130,374 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Clutch operation is very heavy at pedal.

Front brake discs are very worn.

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

Small amount of play in steering rack.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 112,676 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 112,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 89,372 miles

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

slight play in n/s off steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2006 65,526 miles

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 XLK is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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