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BF51 TUO

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,799 mi
Last recorded142,799 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TUO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 142,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on dash

front n/s cross/member has been damaged where it joins chasis

Fail 31 Aug 2012 142,763 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on dash

front n/s cross/member has been damaged where it joins chasis

Pass 31 Aug 2011 133,030 miles

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

air bag lamp on

engine service light on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 133,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

engine service light on

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 116,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light removed

n/s rear light lens damaged

slight play in handbrake pivot

srs light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,493 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release stiff

Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,215 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet release stiff

Pass 25 Aug 2007 87,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 87,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 72,169 miles

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)

dampness around fuel pressure valve but no apparant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 61,258 miles

front tyres are on wear bars

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 TUO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TUO, 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 TUO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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