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AT51 BUH

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,344 mi
Last recorded130,344 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BUH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,344 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 124,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Jul 2012 123,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,554 miles

advise strong front brake discs badly worn and pitted

eml illuminated on dash

front brake pads low

offside rear shock leaking and weak

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing out of shape

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2011 117,358 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres wearing out of shape

advise strong front brake discs badly worn and pitted

eml illuminated on dash

front brake pads low

offside rear shock leaking and weak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2010 107,346 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front disc inner faces shoing signs of corrosion and wear

both rear seat squab cushions insecure [refitted securely]

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front disc inner faces shoing signs of corrosion and wear

both rear seat squab cushions insecure [refitted securely]

Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,390 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 98,382 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 83,595 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 70,367 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AT51 BUH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AT51 BUH, 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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AT51 BUH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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