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AV51 EOU

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 EOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,787 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,589 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front discs slightly scored

slight play in rack

Fail 7 Nov 2014 117,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front discs slightly scored

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 111,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 101,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 101,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,528 miles

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

slight misfire from engine

Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,528 miles

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

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

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

slight misfire from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,473 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,398 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,535 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 50,535 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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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AV51 EOU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV51 EOU, 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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AV51 EOU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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