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BF51 CWL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,198 mi
Last recorded121,198 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,198 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2016 110,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 110,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 Mar 2013 96,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 94,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,263 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 783,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,300 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 CWL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

BF51 CWL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is BF51 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 CWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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