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V201 LBF

2000 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 LBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,710 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,706 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine has an oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,853 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear light units slight earth faults

front number plate starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

handbrake travel slightly long

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2014 79,791 miles

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

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear light units slight earth faults

front number plate starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust

front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

handbrake travel slightly long

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,980 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear light units slight earth faults

front number plate starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compenstaor starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,254 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear light units slight earth faults

brake fluid level slightly low

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front number plate starting to discolour

metal brake pipes unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,093 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear light units slight earth faults

brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear

Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,093 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both rear light units slight earth faults

brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,490 miles

both rear lights slight earth faults

brake fluid level slightly low

brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

rear axle bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,254 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear lights slight earth faults

brake fluid level slightly low

brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

centre exhaust starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,020 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,949 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 42,604 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 42,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,598 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 34,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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V201 LBF is a 2000 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V201 LBF, 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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V201 LBF is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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