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AV51 YTA

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,276 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 4 Aug 2015 129,229 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has slight scratch

Pass 20 Aug 2014 121,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,601 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

hazard warning switch worn

vehicle underside muddy

Fail 14 Aug 2012 97,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on edges but tread grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear limit bars

hazard warning switch worn

vehicle underside muddy

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,776 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,831 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 84,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 77,160 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

roughness in rear wheelbearings

Fail 5 Dec 2008 64,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,575 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 54,575 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 41,957 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,917 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 YTA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black 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 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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