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BF51 TXB

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,984 miles

Engine light on and misfiring

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 100,375 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box rubber hanger excessivly worn but secure

Fail 19 Mar 2013 89,190 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back box rubber hanger excessivly worn but secure

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF anti roll bar linkage not fitted correctly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on during test

rear exhaust rubber excessivly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF anti roll bar linkage not fitted correctly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on during test

rear exhaust rubber excessivly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,552 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 65,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,277 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 48,325 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads 3-4 mm

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,325 miles

front brake pads 3-4 mm

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,829 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 40,892 miles

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

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 TXB 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 60%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

BF51 TXB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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