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AP51 XZC

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,312 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken mid section also all mounts badly worn (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing broken sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working faulty . flashing with indicator and brake lamp when applied together (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,029 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 103,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 97,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

foot brake operation feels slightly spongy

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,704 miles

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

coolant level below minimum

front discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 92,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant level below minimum

front discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,491 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,456 miles

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 3 May 2007 52,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 52,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 30,281 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 30,276 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (1.6.C5)

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 XZC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AP51 XZC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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