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BF51 DGY

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 137,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,201 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 129,196 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,652 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 115,271 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 115,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 109,953 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 109,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,689 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 95,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,772 miles

centre exhaust rubber hanger has part missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 2 Oct 2010 89,658 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber hanger has part missing but exhaust is still secure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,651 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 76,019 miles

front disc going rusty

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,155 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,743 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,767 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 44,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 DGY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DGY, 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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What year was BF51 DGY registered?

BF51 DGY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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