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BF51 CVN

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

both side rear tyre start to crack

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,907 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

both side rear tyre start to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre very low & has cuts & cracking in tread

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have cracking on inner & outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre is low on inner & has cracking in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,830 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 89,829 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,525 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,395 miles

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

O/side and N/Side rear tyres are perrishing,OK at time of test.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 63,776 miles

N/side front tyre wearing low and perrishing on the inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 59,462 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 CVN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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