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AP51 XYB

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,257 mi
Last recorded121,257 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 121,257 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 121,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,818 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,780 miles

Handbrake lever has side play

Fail 5 Jan 2011 83,625 miles

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

Handbrake lever has side play

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 25 Jan 2010 69,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,563 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 XYB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYB, 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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What year was AP51 XYB registered?

AP51 XYB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is AP51 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 XYB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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