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AP51 XZE

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,482 mi
Last recorded122,482 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XZE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 122,482 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,718 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front movement in upper attachment

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front movement in upper attachment

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,566 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,590 miles

Nearside and offside outer CV gaiters leaking slightly

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 102,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside outer CV gaiters leaking slightly

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 96,674 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake minor binding

Fail 12 Mar 2016 96,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake minor binding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,503 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,503 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,377 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,736 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Inner disc face corroded

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

O/S/F Inner disc face badly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F Inner disc face corroded

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

O/S/F Inner disc face badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,610 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,589 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 44,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,765 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front seatbelt so inspection visual only.

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 XZE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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