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BF51 BSV

2001 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,810 mi
Last recorded119,810 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall detiorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not excessive

Fail 24 Mar 2016 119,506 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall detiorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy but not excessive

Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,486 miles

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

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

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

lower engine stabiliser mounting worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

lower engine stabiliser mounting worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,907 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

offside + nearside front wiper blades split

play in nearside front steering tie rod

play in offside front steering tie rod

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,582 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

DAmage to nearside sill

Nearside rear tyre side wall craced

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,645 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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BF51 BSV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF51 BSV, 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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BF51 BSV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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