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BF51 DLO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

122,805 mi
Last recorded122,805 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,081 miles

under car rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2016 119,079 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

under car rusty

Pass 29 May 2015 118,972 miles

n/s/f headlamp blurred

Fail 27 May 2015 118,972 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f headlamp blurred

Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 115,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s headlamp lense deteriorated and beam image faint

oil leaks

play n/s and o/s track rod inner ball joints

Fail 24 May 2014 115,490 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

E.M.L on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

misfire detected

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s headlamp lense deteriorated and beam image faint

oil leaks

play n/s and o/s track rod inner ball joints

Pass 6 Apr 2013 111,462 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 111,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 105,611 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 105,609 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 101,866 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 93,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some imbalance in rear brakes.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some imbalance in rear brakes.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,948 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 65,286 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 65,286 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,888 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 50,888 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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 DLO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

BF51 DLO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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