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V223 LBF

2000 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 LBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 101,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

slight misting of oil around power steering pump pulley

Fail 6 May 2010 96,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid low

front brake pads low (inner pads 90% worn)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

slight misting of oil around power steering pump pulley

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2009 84,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,024 miles

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,022 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 42,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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V223 LBF is a 2000 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V223 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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V223 LBF is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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