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V179 KSC

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,372 mi
Last recorded97,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 KSC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,372 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,372 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,700 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

airbag light is on

n/s/f inner door handle broken, but can still be opened from inside

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly worn

offside mirror backing cover missing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

airbag light is on

n/s/f inner door handle broken, but can still be opened from inside

offside front seatbelt retracting mechanism slightly worn

offside mirror backing cover missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,457 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 90,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 87,978 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,318 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 85,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,009 miles

offside raer lean cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside raer lean cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,110 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 78,090 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

slight oil leaking from nearside inner drive shaft

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V179 KSC is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V179 KSC, 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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V179 KSC is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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