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BF51 CWZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 80,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,188 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,196 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,191 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,060 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,720 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,720 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,026 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,232 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 CWZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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