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AV51 FLK

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,156 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,891 miles

Bodywork damage to o/s/r.

Centre exhaust mounting perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,628 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 74,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,870 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant level low.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,274 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 62,270 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,772 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,112 miles

play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 29 Aug 2009 47,112 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,499 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake performance imbalanced: (Near side only 90kg (Low), Off side 150kg (good)) overall figures add to a pass.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,754 miles

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

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

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 FLK is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FLK, 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 FLK is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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