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BF51 BWX

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,218 mi
Last recorded91,218 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 91,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,911 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,786 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,929 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,918 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,485 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mount cracking

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2010 64,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,352 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tracking incorrect.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,130 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,130 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,235 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 BWX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

BF51 BWX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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