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AP51 XZF

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,809 mi
Last recorded98,809 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 91,865 miles

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

o/s park brake lower reading

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,647 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 84,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,379 miles

both headlights scratched

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

both headlights scratched

Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,802 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,349 miles

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

Hazard switch hard to switch on

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,349 miles

Hazard switch hard to switch on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,926 miles

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

wipers leave screen hazy

Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn & corroded,pads look low

wipers leave screen hazy

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,877 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate damaged

oil level low

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,639 miles

rear registration plate poor condition but legible

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,707 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush 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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s front tyre not showing cords

Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,196 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 XZF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

AP51 XZF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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