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AV51 YSY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,785 mi
Last recorded135,785 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,785 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 135,780 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 127,909 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 121,955 miles

Cracks in windscreen nearside

Fail 17 May 2016 121,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Cracks in windscreen nearside

Pass 18 May 2015 113,725 miles

Min clearance all wheels and wheel arche liners

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

cut in n/s/r tyre (must be close to cords)

engine cover fitted

front wheel spacers fitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm back bush starting to split out

o/s/f wheel arche liner loose but still sercure

rear exhaust mount deteriated

slight corrosion on o/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2015 113,691 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Min clearance all wheels and wheel arche liners

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

cut in n/s/r tyre (must be close to cords)

engine cover fitted

front wheel spacers fitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm back bush starting to split out

o/s/f wheel arche liner loose but still sercure

rear exhaust mount deteriated

slight corrosion on o/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2014 101,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 101,236 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 87,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 82,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,699 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 YSY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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