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AP51 ZGJ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,830 mi
Last recorded87,830 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 87,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,140 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 82,134 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 73,985 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,800 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,568 miles

o/s head light focus is poor

rear sub-frame mounting bushes are worn

wheel trims are damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,568 miles

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

o/s head light focus is poor

rear sub-frame mounting bushes are worn

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,556 miles

Cut in the tread of the offside rear tyre

front bumper is scuffed

wheel trim damage

Fail 30 Jun 2010 43,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both of the rear tyres are badly perished

cut in the tread of the o/s front tyre

front bumper is scuffed

o/s rear tyre is close to the legal limit

wheel trim damage

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,354 miles

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

all tyres have minor cuts in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,566 miles

exhaust mountings support rubbers are perished

o/s door check strap is loose

rear wiper blade is split

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,240 miles

Refer to sheet number 973821077121

Fail 20 Jun 2007 31,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front wheel trim is damaged

o/s rear 1/4 panel is damaged

under side of the vehicle and the inner arches are very dirty

Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,988 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

service light illuminated

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 ZGJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

AP51 ZGJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is AP51 ZGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 ZGJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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