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BD51 BHP

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,765 mi
Last recorded95,765 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 95,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes split away (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking from n/s rear brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2017 920,001 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,999 miles

Ball joint has excessive play plat in both sides of rack n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc front (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak very little shock action (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,291 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,291 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

car been standinr

Pass 18 Jan 2014 70,748 miles

advise play in stearing

Fail 18 Jan 2014 70,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

advise play in stearing

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,843 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,173 miles

slight damage to os rear wheel rim

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,936 miles

both front inner tierods have slight play

Fail 29 Jan 2011 51,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

both front inner tierods have slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 37,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,016 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 33,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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BD51 BHP is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD51 BHP, 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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BD51 BHP is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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