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BF51 DMX

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 100,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,441 miles

All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Anti roll bar d bushes perishing

Slight lift front top mounts

Slight play o/s/f inner rack end

Surface corrosion - brakes, suspension, exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,115 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,133 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,133 miles

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

fog light switch illums when reverse gear selected

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,413 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,789 miles

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 14 Sep 2006 34,024 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 34,024 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DMX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMX, 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 DMX registered?

BF51 DMX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is BF51 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 DMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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