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AV51 FWJ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,438 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,300 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,300 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 94,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,101 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,422 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,284 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,326 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight cracks in rear exhaust rubber mounting

unable to open o/s/r door

wheel trims slightly damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2011 70,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight cracks in rear exhaust rubber mounting

unable to open o/s/r door

wheel trims slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,504 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 30,307 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,774 miles

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

o/s wiper blade rubber splitting

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 FWJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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