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BF51 DOU

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,565 mi
Last recorded109,565 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,721 miles

small amount of smoke on acceleration

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

small amount of smoke on acceleration

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

osf/nsf/osr tyres close to limits on shoulder

pin hole on osf drive shaft gaiter

rear coil springs rusty

servo rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,327 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn om edges

rear springs rusty

servo rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn om edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,038 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,294 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,294 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,233 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,148 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,313 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)

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,766 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,160 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR PANEL & WHEEL †DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

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 DOU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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