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AP51 BFO

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,143 mi
Last recorded55,143 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,143 miles

centre exhaust clamp weak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

centre exhaust clamp weak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,780 miles

n/s/f abs ring cracked.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,743 miles

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

Air con rad damaged at bottom

All suspension units corroded

Both front abs rings broken

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,844 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,014 miles

Brake pipes greased

Damage to screen in zone a

Front exhaust clamp bolt very thin

Front suspension units corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,044 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 36,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,939 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 9 Aug 2007 31,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,648 miles

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

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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AP51 BFO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP51 BFO, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 BFO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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