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BF51 CYH

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,137 mi
Last recorded92,137 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CYH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,137 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,108 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,108 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,959 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 81,959 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 13 May 2009 70,256 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 70,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,023 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 32,512 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 32,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 CYH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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