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BF51 BSX

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,028 mi
Last recorded104,028 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BSX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,028 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 104,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,832 miles

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

n/s/r wheel brng. has slight noise when rotated

Fail 29 Jan 2011 68,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel brng. has slight noise when rotated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,484 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,258 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 30,441 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 BSX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF51 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 BSX registered?

BF51 BSX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 BSX safe to buy?

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