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AX51 AZJ

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,964 mi
Last recorded130,964 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 AZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,964 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 130,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 126,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 126,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Number plate lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,765 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 101,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,984 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,488 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,822 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,649 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,082 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,510 miles

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

nearside brake disc worn on inside but brake readings passed

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,809 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 75,809 miles

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

1 Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,635 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,321 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 73,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,880 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 67,880 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,934 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)

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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AX51 AZJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AX51 AZJ, 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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AX51 AZJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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