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V226 LCV

2000 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,532 mi
Last recorded101,532 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 LCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 101,532 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 101,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 97,618 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,416 miles

both headlamp lens tarnished

Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both headlamp lens tarnished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 69,759 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 63,502 miles

exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)

nearside and offside front antirollbar link rubbers slightly perished

nearside and offside rear subframe/axle rubbers slightly perished and splitting

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 30 Jun 2008 63,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)

nearside and offside front antirollbar link rubbers slightly perished

nearside and offside rear subframe/axle rubbers slightly perished and splitting

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes slightly perished

some rusting to front discs

Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes slightly perished

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

some rusting to front disc brakes

spare tyre tread low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,568 miles

o/s/r tyre tread at 2.5mm

Fail 17 Jul 2006 52,568 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,569 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 46,441 miles

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

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

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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V226 LCV is a 2000 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V226 LCV, 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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What year was V226 LCV registered?

V226 LCV is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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