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BF51 BXE

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,429 mi
Last recorded118,429 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 118,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 103,901 miles

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

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

h/light lenses tainted not affecting pattern front n/plate slight damage

Fail 9 May 2014 103,901 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

h/light lenses tainted not affecting pattern front n/plate slight damage

Pass 20 May 2013 88,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,441 miles

air bag light on

coolant level low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 74,441 miles

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

air bag light on

coolant level low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

front discs slightly scorred

Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

front discs slightly scorred

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,741 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,965 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,015 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise air bag light on/serv light on

Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,015 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

advise air bag light on/serv light on

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,549 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,367 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 39,367 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 35,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BXE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

BF51 BXE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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