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BF51 CWT

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CWT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 65,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 65,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 64,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 64,327 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 64,326 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,788 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 61,788 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 60,195 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 60,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 58,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 57,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,881 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,663 miles

Central exhaust rubber broken

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,787 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,273 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,991 miles

front wipers slightly split

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,077 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 CWT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

BF51 CWT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 CWT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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