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B5 CHE

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CHE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,644 miles

N/S/R SHOCK WEAK.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DISCS CORRODED.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN.DAMAGE O/S SILL.MINOR PLAY -O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT-RACK-N/S TRACK ROD END.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.LEAK N/S INNER C/V.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 75,644 miles

N/S/R SHOCK WEAK.O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DISCS CORRODED.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.PAD WARNING WIRES BROKEN.DAMAGE O/S SILL.MINOR PLAY -O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT-RACK-N/S TRACK ROD END.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.LEAK N/S INNER C/V.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,520 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 69,520 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wipers arent split but could do with being replaced

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,638 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s rear tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,614 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 59,614 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B5 CHE is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 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 B5 CHE, 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 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 CHE registered?

B5 CHE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B5 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CHE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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