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BD51 LFM

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,917 mi
Last recorded155,917 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 LFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 155,917 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 155,915 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 146,241 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,658 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 135,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 123,661 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 123,433 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,401 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,401 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 94,521 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 94,521 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 81,113 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front track rod end slight play in ball joint. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated. Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated. Front number plate slightly faded.

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated. Offside rear coil spring slightly corroded. Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Nearside front wishbone slight play in ball joint.

Pass 21 May 2015 81,113 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front track rod end slight play in ball joint. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated. Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly deteriorated. Front number plate slightly faded.

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated. Offside rear coil spring slightly corroded. Nearside front steering rack inner joints slight play. Nearside front wishbone slight play in ball joint.

Pass 19 May 2014 75,244 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 71,327 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2013 71,327 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 25 May 2012 66,510 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 66,510 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,391 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 53,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 49,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 44,541 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 27,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 18 May 2006 27,698 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 LFM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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