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B19 MBF

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,533 mi
Last recorded124,533 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,533 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,307 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed within 30cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed within 30cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected handbrake arm (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front sill/jacking point is corroded and damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp has 1 bulb not working

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake caliper is damp but no leak found - customer to monitor closely

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

centre stop lamp has 1 bulb not working

sill covers fitted

sill lips are blistered

Fail 28 Sep 2023 121,915 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake caliper is damp but no leak found - customer to monitor closely

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

centre stop lamp has 1 bulb not working

sill covers fitted

sill lips are blistered

Pass 27 Aug 2022 120,010 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 119,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,616 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,616 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,033 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,441 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,113 miles

offside rear shock damp

rear springs rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 80,229 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,463 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 69,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,233 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 67,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 suspension springs are rusty at bottom

unable to see brake master cylinder reservoir level

Fail 14 Jan 2009 66,880 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 suspension springs are rusty at bottom

unable to see brake master cylinder reservoir level

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,316 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2008 59,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,448 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,904 miles

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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B19 MBF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B19 MBF, 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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B19 MBF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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