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AY51 GDX

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,283 mi
Last recorded143,283 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GDX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,283 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 132,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 132,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Sep 2015 131,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 126,838 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 126,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 119,116 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 111,511 miles

centre/rear exhaust sleeve joint becoming insecure/leaking slightly

emissions lambda reading just within maximum tolerance

fog lamp warning light occasionally flashes on briefly when fog light not selected

rear tyres feathered

Fail 3 May 2012 111,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

centre/rear exhaust sleeve joint becoming insecure/leaking slightly

emissions lambda reading just within maximum tolerance

fog lamp warning light occasionally flashes on briefly when fog light not selected

rear tyres feathered

Pass 28 May 2011 102,041 miles

rear exhaust joint may need attention in near future.

Pass 19 May 2010 91,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,962 miles

offside headlamp waher leaking continuously:- recommend immediate attention.

rear brake discs corroding and pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,556 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 64,556 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,405 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,718 miles

rear vbrake discs corroded

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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AY51 GDX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY51 GDX, 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 AY51 GDX registered?

AY51 GDX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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