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V159 KLC

2000 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,819 mi
Last recorded138,819 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 KLC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 138,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper arm broken

clutch has failed

Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,662 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Hand brake slightly loose

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

Oil leak

Rear lower engine stay deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Dec 2012 120,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 109,143 miles

n/s and o/s rack arm ball joint end float

Fail 16 Dec 2011 109,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rack arm ball joint end float

Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,666 miles

slight wear in o/s & n/s of rack

Fail 8 Jan 2011 97,610 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

slight wear in o/s & n/s of rack

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,780 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 83,779 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,962 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 72,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 68,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,221 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 62,299 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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V159 KLC is a 2000 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 V159 KLC, 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 26 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V159 KLC is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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