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BF51 CXX

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,973 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 112,973 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,230 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,676 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 106,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 104,176 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 101,741 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,741 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 101,734 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,820 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,020 miles

N/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,789 miles

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,789 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,195 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear service brake low on efficiency

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Fail 13 Jul 2011 79,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear service brake low on efficiency

unable to visually assess rear drum brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,157 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,341 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,341 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake could be better

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,367 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,907 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 CXX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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