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BD51 HTV

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 HTV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 53,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 52,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 44,883 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,020 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 29,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 23,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 18,630 miles

slight corrosion on front inner brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2019 18,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 18,615 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f headlamp inop. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning o/s/f side lamp inop. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,096 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre no cords showing at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,840 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,941 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 8,462 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 HTV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD51 HTV, 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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What year was BD51 HTV registered?

BD51 HTV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is BD51 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 HTV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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