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AV51 YSU

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,680 mi
Last recorded141,680 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,680 miles

D bushes perished

Front arb bushes perished

Front discs corroded and worn

Front plate damaged

Front wishbone bushes perished

Nearside outer cv boot damaged

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Surface corrosion in places

Pass 5 Nov 2016 129,403 miles

Corrosion in places

Front D bushes perished

Front arb links perished

Front discs worn and corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Suspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Oct 2016 129,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion in places

Front D bushes perished

Front arb links perished

Front discs worn and corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 124,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 120,055 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 120,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 114,880 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 114,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,759 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 108,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 95,327 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,798 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,533 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 73,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,445 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 65,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.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 YSU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

AV51 YSU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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