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BF51 BTV

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,751 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,787 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,717 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,655 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 116,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,911 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 106,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 96,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,554 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,615 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 89,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 87,397 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 87,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 73,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 58,782 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)

front brake pads look low

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 BTV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BTV, 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 BF51 BTV registered?

BF51 BTV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 BTV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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