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AV51 FMC

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,995 mi
Last recorded116,995 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 116,995 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall but not down to cords

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2014 116,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall but not down to cords

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2013 104,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2012 98,832 miles

oil leak n/s inner drive shaft

screen damage

Fail 23 Feb 2011 92,068 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front a/roll bar bushes splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,068 miles

front a/roll bar bushes splitting

Fail 12 Mar 2010 81,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 75,819 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs worn thin .

brake fluid on minimum level .

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,849 miles

front screen lightly scratched and scatched along outer edge of swept area

Fail 12 Mar 2008 68,849 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front screen lightly scratched and scatched along outer edge of swept area

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,555 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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AV51 FMC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FMC, 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 AV51 FMC registered?

AV51 FMC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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