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BF51 DDZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,008 mi
Last recorded57,008 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,728 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front disc corroded

rear centre brake light out

Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front disc corroded

rear centre brake light out

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,291 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 39,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,541 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,541 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,890 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 28,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,994 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 DDZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DDZ, 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 DDZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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