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GCZ 9458

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,115 mi
Last recorded65,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 9458
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,115 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside headlamp beam image weak,both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished,front discs corroded on inner face,slight play in nearside steering arm inner knuckle,

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,379 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,379 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs corroded

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,798 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

os headlight image weak, battery loose, front discs poor,

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,228 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes only just met the brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes only just met the brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 47,099 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F calliper greasy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tested in wet

Fail 15 Jan 2008 47,099 miles

Battery insecure

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

N/S/F calliper greasy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tested in wet

Pass 13 Jan 2007 42,085 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front window inoperative

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jan 2007 42,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,007 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 38,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GCZ 9458 is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 GCZ 9458, 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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GCZ 9458 is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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