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BF51 BWV

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,988 mi
Last recorded121,988 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,988 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,204 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,375 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,757 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 89,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,052 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,576 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 73,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,760 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 54,888 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

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 BWV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

BF51 BWV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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