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BF51 TXG

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,345 mi
Last recorded69,345 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TXG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 69,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 62,865 miles

both front ABS rings corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

front and rear exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

Fail 12 Aug 2016 62,865 miles

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

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

both front ABS rings corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

front and rear exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,700 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on all four coil springs

exhaust corroded in places and rear exhaust rubber perished

travel in hand brake

Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on all four coil springs

exhaust corroded in places and rear exhaust rubber perished

travel in hand brake

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,042 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,400 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,400 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,248 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,791 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,897 miles

rear tyres radial cracking inbetween tread

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,743 miles

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 TXG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc 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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

BF51 TXG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is BF51 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 TXG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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