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BF51 DHX

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,078 mi
Last recorded105,078 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 DHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 105,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 May 2015 102,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 100,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 98,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 96,031 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 96,019 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 91,646 miles

centre brake light bulb not working

centre exhaust mount missing

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside and nearside front steering arms have play

offside rear tyre cracking across tread and worn close to the legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing has slight vibration

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2011 91,646 miles

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

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

centre brake light bulb not working

centre exhaust mount missing

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside and nearside front steering arms have play

offside rear tyre cracking across tread and worn close to the legal limit

offside rear wheel bearing has slight vibration

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 85,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 85,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Paper jamed into hazard warning switch,working at time of test

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cambelt cover missing

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight oil leak from oil filter housing

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 14 Apr 2009 78,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cambelt cover missing

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight oil leak from oil filter housing

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,869 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 70,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN IT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,215 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 64,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,256 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 63,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside bottom balljoint boot split

Pass 22 Jul 2005 58,057 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 DHX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

BF51 DHX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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