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BF51 CVH

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

183,937 mi
Last recorded183,937 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CVH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 183,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust mounts heavily corroded

nearside front brake binds slightly, recommend investigation

nearside track arm has slight play, recommend replacement

nearside wing mirror cracked/damaged but not affecting view to rear

Fail 13 Dec 2014 183,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

exhaust mounts heavily corroded

nearside and offside front ABS rings cracked/damaged

nearside front brake binds slightly, recommend investigation

nearside track arm has slight play, recommend replacement

nearside wing mirror cracked/damaged but not affecting view to rear

Fail 11 Dec 2014 183,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 174,844 miles

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

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

Nearside inner CV boot seepimg fluid

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2013 174,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside inner CV boot seepimg fluid

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2012 162,058 miles

Advise MIL on.

Advise cambelt history ?

Advise dipstick broken.

Advise engine top cover insecure.

Advise front registration plate damaged.

Advise nearside trackrod end has 2 nuts fitted to it, first one is a lock nut and sems secure, second one only half down treads. Recommend remove & inspect to see why this has been done.

Advise offside front top mount has slight play, may soon require attention.

Advise rear brake operation, slight inbalance & slight run-out from nearside rear.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 161,727 miles

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

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

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

Advise MIL on.

Advise cambelt history ?

Advise dipstick broken.

Advise engine top cover insecure.

Advise front registration plate damaged.

Advise nearside trackrod end has 2 nuts fitted to it, first one is a lock nut and sems secure, second one only half down treads. Recommend remove & inspect to see why this has been done.

Advise offside front top mount has slight play, may soon require attention.

Advise rear brake operation, slight inbalance & slight run-out from nearside rear.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 146,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 146,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 132,795 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 132,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,869 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack near side

Fail 8 Dec 2009 120,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

slight play in steering rack near side

Fail 16 Dec 2008 108,774 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 108,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 91,015 miles

tread worn on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2007 91,015 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

tread worn on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2006 75,457 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 63,618 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 63,618 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 63,614 miles

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

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

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 CVH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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