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BD51 LFK

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,411 mi
Last recorded58,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LFK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside headlight lense deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,411 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside headlight lense deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,011 miles

handbrake lever sideplay

offside front link-pin rubbers condition

offside rear wheel bearing, noise

rear silencer rear mount rubber split

Fail 14 Jun 2013 53,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

handbrake lever sideplay

offside front link-pin rubbers condition

offside rear wheel bearing, noise

rear silencer rear mount rubber split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,775 miles

airbag light on

nearside front, steel rim fitted

rear silencer rear mount condition

sideplay in handbrake lever

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,775 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

nearside front, steel rim fitted

rear silencer rear mount condition

sideplay in handbrake lever

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,528 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear silencer rear mount rubber split

sideplay in handbrake lever

Fail 21 Jul 2011 43,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear silencer rear mount rubber split

sideplay in handbrake lever

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 36,654 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres at limit and nearside outer wall damage

nearside front door and front bumper damage

Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,903 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,684 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 28,674 miles

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

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

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)

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 LFK is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

BD51 LFK is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is BD51 LFK safe to buy?

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