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BF51 BVJ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,172 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,172 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

foglamp tell-tale comes on when brake applied

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fog lamp tell tale illuminates when foot brake pressed

Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fog lamp tell tale illuminates when foot brake pressed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,379 miles

advise offside and nearside front brake discs have corrosion and grooving present

Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise offside and nearside front brake discs have corrosion and grooving present

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,145 miles

advise bith front brake discs have some corrosion present

Fail 26 Oct 2010 51,145 miles

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

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

advise bith front brake discs have some corrosion present

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,331 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 16,299 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 BVJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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