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AP51 BFZ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BFZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,431 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,684 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 62,683 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 58,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,679 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,676 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,131 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,962 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,957 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 38,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,040 miles

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

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

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 BFZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AP51 BFZ, 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 BFZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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