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BD51 BJU

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 102,982 miles

Front steering and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 102,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front steering and suspension components corroded

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 101,335 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 101,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 99,998 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 99,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BROKEN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working CENTRE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 98,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2019 98,226 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2018 95,834 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEAR BRAKE HOSE FERULES CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR SECTIONS CORRODED

Pass 23 May 2017 93,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 93,065 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 88,826 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 88,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP B ROKEN (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 84,242 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lenses faded

Fail 27 May 2015 84,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses faded

service indicator lamp on

Pass 19 May 2014 77,545 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 77,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2013 73,014 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 72,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2012 67,135 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 59,667 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 59,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded o/s n/s

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,615 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,615 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,647 miles

n/s inner c v boot

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,541 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,687 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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BD51 BJU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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