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BF51 DCO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,221 mi
Last recorded171,221 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 171,221 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 170,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2015 160,023 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Nov 2015 160,023 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,205 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 137,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 137,023 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,973 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 130,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid resevior in dirty condition

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2011 130,576 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake fluid resevior in dirty condition

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,460 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust close to body

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,575 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,575 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 97,425 miles

oil leak from engine on lower offside

Fail 21 Nov 2008 97,287 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,787 miles

offside rear door has faulty latch

Fail 7 Nov 2007 79,787 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,126 miles

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear wheel trim broken

Fail 25 Nov 2006 61,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside rear wheel trim broken

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 46,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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 DCO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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