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BC51 KFG

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,334 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 73,334 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe /middle pipe clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,593 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 65,593 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,565 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,002 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,443 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,607 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 46,605 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,450 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,968 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 27,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BC51 KFG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BC51 KFG, 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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BC51 KFG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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