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AR51 CYC

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 CYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,554 miles

Near side inner cv gaiter leaking

Near side rear tyre perished in tread lines

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount unbonded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 95,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Near side inner cv gaiter leaking

Near side rear tyre perished in tread lines

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount unbonded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 87,093 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 87,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,875 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,557 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 70,557 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,149 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 63,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 40,405 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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AR51 CYC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AR51 CYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 CYC registered?

AR51 CYC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AR51 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 CYC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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